6.6.2. Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions.

1. We had to send ... an electrician to mend the switch. 2. I'm in a hurry. John is waiting... me at the University. 3.1 looked ... my dog everywhere but couldn't find it. 4. He's very selfish. He only thinks ... himself. 5. Can you explain ... me what you mean? 6. The man sitting opposite me kept looking ... me. 7. It didn't occur to me to ask him ... the proof of his identity. 8. The police are looking... the boy who disappeared from home last week. 9. I'm thinking ... the children. How can we help them? 10. We spent the evening listening ... music. 11. His books have been translated ... many languages. 12. We waited ... Jim for half an hour but he didn't come. 13. He looked ... his watch everywhere but he didn't find it. 14. I don't think much ... this show. 15. What are you laughing ...? I can't understand what's funny. 16. Who looked ... you when you were ill? 17. When I looked ... my watch, I couldn't believe that it was so late. 18. I am looking ... Tom. Have you seen him anywhere? 19. It isn't my car. It belongs ... Mike. 20. I apologize ... breaking your drill. 21. A baby-sitter was looking ... the children while they went to the cinema. 22. I'm sorry for being late. I had to look ... my camera. 23. He complained ... the manager ... the poor service at the restaurant. 24.1 can't concentrate ... anything at the moment. 25. I borrowed an umbrella ... a friend of mine. 26.1 insist... knowing what happened. 27. I'm looking ... a present for Laura. Can you think ... anything? 28. You can't accuse me ... laziness. 29. I can't think ... any reason why the accident happened. 30. You look sad. What are you thinking ... ? 31. She listened ... my story sympathetically. 32. Doesn't he have a job? What does he live ... ? 33. He asked me to look ... the document and then sign it. 34.1've been looking ... a cup to match the one I broke. 35. I am afraid he has never heard ... Michaelangelo. 36.1 haven't heard ... Sarah yet. I hope she will write soon. 37. I am bored. Can't you think ... something we can do?

6.7. Prepositions with an object after verbal phrases (units)

6.7.1. Study the use of prepositions in these verbal phrases.

He seems not to be afraid of anything.

Don't be angry with me. I did it by mistake.

He is not ashamed of what he did. In fact he seemsto be proud of it.

Everyone was astonished/surprised/shocked by/at the news.

The children were thrilled to see that the ground was covered with snow.

The bus was crowded with people.

He was disappointed/satisfied/pleased with theexamination results.

He fell ill with pneumonia and had to stay in bed.

This town is famous for its hand-woven carpets.

Are you fond of classical music?

It's not easy to get rid of bad habits.

I'm afraid I am not very good at dancing.

I'm grateful to you for all your help.

Everyone was impressed by/with the performance.

I don't think he is interested in football.

I'm not very keen on going out tonight.

Don't be late for classes.

I am looking forward to seeing you in September.

It was nice/kind/generous/clever of him to act like that.

It was mean/stupid/rude of him to act like that.

What is_ the tray made of?

He's married to his friend's sister.

She looks very pleased with herself.

The film was not popular with the public.

The Browns seem to be proud of their son.

Brazil is rich in minerals.

Who is responsible for the children?

He can't be so rude to people.

We 've run out of bread.

The teacher was satisfied with the pupil's answer.

I am sorry for the animals in a cage.

He said he was sorry about breaking the window.

I'm a bit short of money. Can you lend me some?

I shall take care of the flowers while you are away.

It's typical of him to behave like that.

I'm tired of getting up early every day.

I'm not used to driving on the left.

I'm worried/upset/anxious about the present situation.