15.2 Động từ + giới từ (Verb + preposition)

car

work

news

meat

photo

golf

banana

rice

song

minute

music

flower

money

ship

advice

love

furniture

electricity

water

meal

Did you hear noise/ a noise just now?

There was somebody in the house because there was light/ a light on inside.

What would it be like to travel at the speed of light/ a light?

I didn't have time/ a time for breakfast.

We had wonderful time/ a wonderful time in Paris.

It's very difficult to find a work/ job at the moment.

They offered me a job because I had a lot of experience/ experiences.

I haven't got a paper/ any paper to write on.

Bad news don't/ doesn't make people happy.

We had very good weather/ a very good weather while we were on holiday.

Your hair is/ Your hairs are too long. You should have it/ them cut.

Let me give you an advice/ a piece of advice.

The house is built of stone/ stones.

If you want to know the news, you can read paper/ a paper.

Homework should not be used as a mean/ means of controlling children.

The results of Dr. Noll's experiment was/ were published in a scientific journal.

One of your children has/ have lost a shoe.

Mozart was born in Salzburg ______ 1756.

I haven't seen Kate for a few days. I last saw her ______ Tuesday.

The price of electricity is going up ______ October.

I've been invited to the wedding ______ 14 February.

Hurry up! We've got to go ______ five minutes.

I'm busy now but I'll be with you ______ a moment.

Jenny's brother is out of work ______ the moment.

There are usually a lot of parties ______ New Year's Eve.

I hope the weather will be nice ______ the weekend.

______ Saturday night I went to bed ______ 11 o'clock.

I don't like travelling ______ night.

We travelled overnight to Paris and arrived ______ 5 o'clock ______ the morning.

The course begins ______ 7 January and ends sometime ______ April.

It was quite a short book and easy to read. I read it ______ a day.

The telephone and the door bell rang ______ the same time.

I might not be at home ______ Tuesday morning but I'll probably be there ______ the afternoon.

Mary and Henry always go out for a meal ______ their wedding anniversary.

Henry is 63. He'll be retiring from his job ______ two years' time.

My car is being repaired at the garage. It will be ready ______ two hours.

We usually have a holiday ______ the summer.

I'm sorry I was out when you called (1) ______ yesterday afternoon, Alice.

Look, I'm free (2) ______ the fifteenth of March. Can we meet then?

I'm pretty busy (3)______ next week, I'm afraid.

I can't see you (4)______ Friday.

I'd like to have a meeting (5)______ this month if possible.

I'll be very busy (6)______ April.

I'm going away (7)______ Easter, so how about the week after?

Shall we meet (8)______ the twenty-seventh? That's a Wednesday.

I've got an appointment (9)______ the morning but nothing (10)______ the afternoon.

I've got an appointment (9)______ the morning but nothing (10)______ the afternoon.

Let's meet (11)______ Wednesday afternoon (12)______ half past two.

Let's meet (11)______ Wednesday afternoon (12)______ half past two.

A: You only bought that book ______ Saturday. Have you finished it already?
B: I read it ______ about three hours yesterday evening.

A: Let's go shopping.
B: I think it's too late to go shopping. The shops are only open ______ 5.30. They'll be closed ______ now.

A: Your mother's birthday is ______ 23rd May, isn't it?
B: Yes, I just hope this card gets there ______ time.

A: Did you take notes ______ the lecture?
B: Yes, I did.
A: Can you lend me your notebook ______ Friday?
B: Sorry, I can't. I'll have to finish my report ______ the end of the week.

A: How long have you been learning English?
B: Well, I studied it ______ five years at school, and I've been having evening classes ______ last summer. That's when I left school.

A: Will the bank be open ______ half past nine?
B: Yes, it always opens absolutely ______ time.

A: Where are the children? I suppose they'll be here.
B: Well. The children aren't here ______ the moment, but they'll be back ______ a few minutes.

A: We're leaving ______ half past, and you haven't even changed.
B: It's OK. I can easily shower and change ______ ten minutes.

A: When did you see Lucy last?
B: I went to the theater three days ago, and I met Lucy ______ the interval. But I haven't seen her ______ then.

A: We’re having a party _______ Saturday evening. Can you come?
B: Sorry, we can’t. We’ve got some friends staying with us _______ the moment. They’re staying _______ Sunday.

A: We were all very hungry when we arrived. We hadn’t had anything to eat _______ the journey.
B: Oh, god! You hadn’t had anything _______ ten hours, had you?

A: Please hand in your complete assignment _______ tomorrow.
B: I can’t finish it _______ the day after tomorrow, I’m afraid.

The city of London was founded by the Romans (1)_______ the year 43 AD.

(2)_______ the next few years it quickly became the main trading centre in Britain.

(3)_______ two hundred years after the Romans left, the city was almost forgotten.

Its full importance did not return (4)_______ the eleventh century.

(5)_______ the end of that century, the government of England was based in Westminster and the Tower of London had been started.

(6)_______ the Middle Ages London continued to grow, and...

...and (7)_______ the time of Shakespeare it had become a prosperous capital city with many fine buildings.

...and (8)_______ 1666 they were almost all destroyed by a fire which lasted...

...a fire which lasted (9)_______ several days.

This was a great tragedy for the people living there (10)_______ that time, but...

...many of the areas which are most attractive today were planned (11)_______ the rebuilding which followed.

Write your name _______ the top of the page.

I like that picture hanging _______ the wall _______ the kitchen.

There was an accident _______ the crossroads this morning.

I wasn’t sure whether I had come to the right office. There was no name _______ the door.

_______ the end of the street there is a path leading to the river.

You’ll find the sports results _______ the back page of the newspaper.

I wouldn’t like an office job. I couldn’t spend the whole day sitting _______ a desk.

My brother lives _______ a small village _______ the south-west of England.

The man the police are looking for has a scar _______ his right cheek.

Natasha now lives _______ 32 The Avenue.

It can be dangerous when children play _______ the street.

If you walk to the end of the street, you’ll see a small shop _______ the corner.

Is Tom _______ this photograph? I can’t find him.

My office is _______ the first floor. It’s _______ the left as you come out of the lift.

We normally use the front entrance but there’s another entrance _______ the back.

Is there anything interesting _______ the paper today? ~ Well, there’s an unusual photograph _______ the back page.

I love to look up at the stars _______ the sky at night.

When I’m a passenger in a car, I prefer to sit _______ the front.

It’s a very small village. You probably won’t find it _______ your map.

London is _______ the Thames.

I didn’t see you _______ the party on Saturday. Where were you?

It was a very slow train. It stopped _______ every station.

I don’t know where my umbrella is. Perhaps I left it _______ the bus.

Shall I travel _______ your car or mine?

We stayed _______ a very nice hotel when we were _______ Amsterdam.

Tom is ill. He wasn’t _______ work today. He was _______ home _______ bed.

I wasn’t _______ when you phoned. I was _______ my sister’s house.

It’s always too hot _______ my sister’s house. The heating is always on too high.

I haven’t seen Kate for some time. I last saw her _______ Dave’s wedding.

Paul lives _______ London. He’s a student _______ London University.

We have a bakery _______ the house so I don’t have to walk far.

Is there a cinema _______ your house, on the other side of the street?

There’s a sweetshop _______ my first floor flat.

There’s a kiosk _______ the street. Can’t you see it?

Nancy is wearing a thick jersey _______ her shirt.

Adam sat _______ Melissa and Barbara at the cinema.

I could hear someone _______ me, but I didn’t dare turn round.

There was a big crowd _______ the shop waiting for it to open.

Let’s sit _______ the shade where it’s cooler.

Come and walk _______ me so we can talk.

There’s such a crowd. You won’t find your friend _______ all these people.

The passengers had to stand _______ a queue.

Our flight was delayed. We had to wait _______ the airport for four hours.

I was standing _______ the counter in the baker’s shop, waiting to be served.

The village is 10,000 meters _______ the sea.

Three people were taken _______ hospital after the accident.

I met Caroline on my way _______ home.

We left our luggage _______ the station and went to find something to eat.

Shall we take a taxi _______ the station or shall we walk?

I must go _______ the bank today to change some money.

The river Rhine flows _______ the North Sea.

I'm tired. As soon as I get _______ home, I'm going _______ bed.

“Have you got your camera?” – “No, I left it _______ home.”

Marcel is French. He has just returned _______ France after two years _______ Brazil.

When did they arrive _______ the hotel?

Have you ever been _______ China?

I had lost my key but I managed to climb _______ the house _______ a window.

We got stuck in a traffic jam on our way _______ the airport.

Welcome _______ the hotel. We hope you enjoy your stay here.

She got _______ the car and drove away.

Don't wait outside. Come _______ the house.

The sheep got out _______ a hole _______ the fence.

Carl was born _______ Chicago but his family moved _______ New York when he was three. Now he still lives _______ New York.

That man is an idiot. He pushed me _______ the swimming pool.

What time does this train arrive _______ London?

Who is that man standing _______ the window?

I managed to put the fire out _______ a fire extinguisher.

These photographs were taken _______ a friend of mine.

These photographs were taken _______ a very good camera.

I don't mind going _______ car but I don't want to go _______ your car.

Shall we get a taxi or shall we go _______ foot?

What's that music? I know it's _______ Beethoven but I can't remember what it's called.

There was a small table _______ the bed _______ a lamp and a clock _______ it.

Our team lost the game only because of a mistake _______ one of our players.

I didn't feel like walking home, so I came home _______ a taxi.

Water boils _______ 100 degrees Celsius.

My cellphone was stolen while I was _______ a business trip.

Could you be quiet for a minute, please? I'm _______ the phone.

In Britain, children start school _______ the age of five.

We sat _______ the shade. It was too hot to sit _______ the sun.

Did you go to Germany _______ business or _______ holiday?

Can I pay _______ credit card? ~Yes, of course. But it's cheaper if you pay _______ cash.

He got married _______ 17, which is rather young to get married.

There was an interesting program _______ the radio this morning.

_______ my opinion, violent films should not be shown _______ television.

When you do the exam, you're not allowed to write _______ pencil.

The earth travels round the sun _______ a speed of 107,000 kilometers an hour.

Look! That car is _______ fire! Please call the fire brigade.

I pressed the wrong number _______ mistake.

It's a long journey. Let's stop somewhere _______ the way and have a meal.

The _______ the fire at the hotel last night is still unknown.

The _______ living alone is that you can do what you like.

Money isn't the _______ every problem.

There has been an _______ the number of road accidents recently.

There are some _______ British and American English.

When Paul left home, his _______ his parents seemed to change.

The firm closed down because there wasn't enough _______ its product.

When I opened the envelope, I was delighted to find a _______ £500.

Bill and I used to be good friends but I don't have much _______ him now.

Carol has decided to give up her job. I don't know her _______ doing this.

I've had an _______ Laura's barbecue.

The accident caused some _______ the car.

Unfortunately there was some _______ the arrangement.

We need to provide more shelters for the homeless, so there's a _______ more houses.

The two companies are completely independent. There is no _______ them.

You'll find the cost _______ your weekly shopping is much lower.

There's quite a contrast _______ other stores.

Here's one example _______ this:

from today many of our products have a price reduction _______ five percent!

But this is not the only one reason _______ Greenway's success.

We're proud of our good relationship _______ our customers.

We believe there is simply no substitute _______ quality.

And there is no lack _______ choice at Greenway.

That's the difference _______ Greenway and ordinary stores.

The children are going on a trip to the zoo. (excited)
They're ________

Vicky doesn't like the dark. (afraid)
She's ________

Nick is watching a video, but he is going to switch it off. (bored)
He's ________

Emma is reading about computers. (interested)
She's ________

Mark has just heard some news that he didn't expect. (surprised)
He's ________

United have won a victory. (proud)
They're ________

Olivia's children are being very silly. (annoyed)
She's ________

The Zedco staff don't think their pay increase is big enough. (satisfied)
They aren't ________

I'm not used to speaking in front of the crowd. (nervous)
I'm ________

Our team lost in the final. (disappointed)
We're all ________

I was delighted ________ the present you gave me.

It was very nice ________ you to do my shopping.

Why are you so rude ________ your sisters? Can't you be nice ________ them?

Were you disappointed ________ your exam results?

We always have the same food every day. I'm fed up ________ it.

I can't understand the people who are cruel ________ animals.

Linda doesn't look very well. I'm worried ________ her.

It was a bit careless ________ you to leave the door unlocked.

Are you angry ________ what happened?

I'm sorry ________ what I said. I hope you're not angry ________ me.

The people next door are furious _________ us _________ making so much noise last night.

Are you excited _________ going on holiday next week?

I was shocked _________ what I saw.

We weren’t very impressed _________ his appearance.

Are you still upset _________ what I said to you?

I felt sorry _________ the children when we went on holiday.

His letter was full _________ mistakes.

The Italian city of Florence is famous _________ its art treasures.

Kate is very fond _________ her younger brother.

Are you afraid _________ snakes. ~ Yes, I’m terrified _________ them.

You don’t seem interested _________ what I’m saying.

Did you know that Liz is engaged _________ a friend of mine?

I’m not ashamed _________ what I did. In fact I’m quite proud _________ it.

I suggested we should all go out for a meal but nobody else was keen _________ the idea.

These days everybody is aware _________ the dangers of smoking.

The station was crowded _________ people waiting for the train.

Why are you always so jealous _________ other people?

I’m tired _________ doing the same thing every day.

Her children have all been successful _________ their chosen careers.

I’m a bit short _________ money. Can you lend me some?

I’m not very good _________ repairing things.

The film is different _________ what I’d expected.

I’m sure you are capable _________ passing the exam.

Who was responsible _________ all that noise last night?

Our house is similar _________ yours. Perhaps yours is a bit larger.

She’s totally dependent _________ her parents.

The fungus is not harmful _________ humans. Smoking is harmful _________ your health.

Many young people want to be independent _________ their parents nowadays.

I’m very grateful _________ her _________ her help.

He didn’t trust me. He was suspicious _________ my intentions.

But I’ve got (2)_________________________ it now, and I’m really enjoying it.

I’m mainly (3)________ controlling the costs of the project.

The work is quite hard, and I must feel (4)_________ a holiday.

I’ve got a nice flat, which is very (5)___________ the one I had in London.

The only difference is that my flat here is (6)____________ horrible old furniture.

It’s a pity that I’ve never been (7)__________ boats.

The noise of the motor boats wakes me up every morning, so I’m never (8)___________ work.

The area is (9)_____________ its seafood, which is great, because I love eating fish, as you know.

A: I’ve bought a lot of books. I’ve spent £300. B: What? Have you really _______________?

A: I don’t like wine. I prefer water. B: I don’t believe that. Do you really _______________?

A: You heard about David’s accident. Well, he’s blaming Tom. B: But why? Why is he _______________?

A: I gave Claire a present, but she didn’t thank me. B: Did you say she didn’t _______________?

A: The police say it’s murder. They’re accusing the head teacher. B: What evidence? How can they _______________?

A: We had no towels. The hotel didn’t provide them. B: Really? Why didn’t they _______________?

A: It’s my sister’s wedding today, but she didn’t invite me. B: What! Do you mean she didn’t _______________?

A: The team won a great victory, but no one congratulated them. B: Oh! And why didn’t anyone _______________?

A: A man pointed a gun. Melanie was terrified. B: You mean someone _______________?

A: After the match, Mark hit an opponent, and then he was punished. B: Did you say they _______________?

I’m working in a hospital now. I (1)______________________ a nurse’s job last July and started in August.

I don’t earn much money, and even I had to (2)______________________ my uniform out of my own money.

Perhaps I should (3)______________________ a pay rise.

But I don’t really (4)______________________ the money.

Of course it’s very hard work (5)______________________ the patients

and at the moment I’m (6)______________________ backache.

But I knew it would be like this when I (7)______________________ a career in nursing.

I just try to forget all the problems and (8)__________ the job.

I think it's a worthwhile thing to do, and I'm sure you (9)__________ me.

I saw a really funny program __________ television.

Are these pictures __________ sale?

The audience clapped __________ the end of the show.

I've lived here __________ last year.

We could see the balloon high __________ the town.

There was a fall __________ ten per cent in prices.

What time did they arrive __________ the hotel?

What's the difference __________ a boat and a ship?

His new car looks more __________ an aeroplane.

We're all bored __________ this game.

We get lots of requests __________ help.

I don't understand. Can you explain this word __________ me?

The babysitter will stay there __________ we get home.

We do most of our business __________ summer.

The job is similar __________ my old one.

Do you believe __________ God?

Could you let me know _______ Friday at the latest?

The cameras prevent motorists _______ speed.

What's the matter _______ your car?

The bus didn't come, so we started out _______ foot.

This is our first real holiday _______ ages, and I'm enjoying it tremendously.

I love being _______ an island.

We arrived here almost a week _______, and I can't believe the time is going so fast.

We finally completed the journey here _______ Friday evening

_______ about eleven o'clock.

The journey wasn't too bad, but we had to wait ages _______ the airport for our flight.

Our apartment here is fine. It's _______ the top floor.

The beach isn't far away - we can walk there _______ five minutes.

The only problem is that we have to get _______ a busy main road, which can be difficult.

We don't do much _______ the day, but we go out every evening.

Last night's disco went on very late, and today we slept _______ eleven.