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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 seems to 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.

6.7.2. Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions.

1. What is he afraid ...? 2. If you are interested ... literature you may join our literary society. 3. Kate is very good ... English. 4. Is she still afraid... darkness? 5. My mother was angry ... me for my bad behaviour. 6. The Welsh are very proud ... their language. 7. A

32. The pudding was made ... fruit and chocolate. 33. Are you familiar ... this type of machine? 34. His essay is full... mistakes. 35. The jury found him quilty ... murder.

6.8. PHRASAL VERBS

6.8.1. Study the use of the following phrasal verbs.

When did the first world war break out?

She was brought up in the country.

Have you called on Mrs. Price? (-Have you visited

Mrs. Price?)

Margaret came across those old books in the attic.

The Parliament carried out the Prime Minister's

order.

The rain stopped and the sky cleared up.

In the end we found out the truth.

How does she get on with her brother?

We shall have to_get up early tomorrow.

You should give up smoking.

When he grows up he wants to become a pilot.

Go (keep) on writing.

There were a few words that I didn 't understand,

so I looked them up in my dictionary.

It was very dark. We couldn 't make out anything.

The meeting was put off until the following week.

She only puts on a hat when she goes to a wedding.

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