You are not allowed to write in pencil. You must write in ink.

It's not far. We can go there on foot.

He went to Japan on business.

I've never met her. I've only spoken to her on the phone.

I listened to the news on the radio.

I saw a very interesting film on television last night.

The London train arrived on time at 8.30. (But We ran all the way to the station and were just in time to catch the train.)

She cut the bread with a knife.

6.5-2. Complete the following sentences.

1.1 think you can get there ... bus. 2. We were just... time to see the Queen arrive. 3. We met at the station ... chance. 4. Can I get to Yalta ... sea? 5.1 only had a cup of coffee ... breakfast. 6. She sent a parcel ... post. 7. You must write your name ... ink. 8.1 took Tom's hat... mistake. 9. We still have some time. Let's go ... foot. 10. Cut the cake ... a knife. 11. He began to speak ... a low voice. 13. I picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport... mistake. 14. Is there anything interesting ... television tonight? 15. The journey takes ten minutes... bus and about 25 minutes... foot. 16. Robert didn't come to work ... his car yesterday. His car had broken down and he had to come ... taxi. 17. Statistically, the safest way of travelling is ... air. 18.1 know him ... name, but I've never actually seen him. 19. Nobody wanted to buy his car, so ... the end he had to give it away. 20. She isn't here this week. She's gone to Canada ... business. 21. Violent films should not be shown ... television. 22. We decided to travel to Australia ... boat. 23. Don't write to me between 2 and 16 June. I'll be ... holiday then. 24. It annoys me when he starts to speak ... such a loud voice. 25. The chairman wants the conference to start exactly ... time. 26. It's Mrs. Blake ... the phone. She says it's urgent. 27. Be careful if you are walking home... the dark.

6.6. PREPOSITIONS BEFORE A NOUN USED AS AN OBJECT

6.6.1. Study the use of prepositions with an object after the following verbs.

Never ask for money you have not earned.

I think we 'd better apologize to them for wakingthem up.

Who does this house belong to?

Mike borrowed $15 from me.

She complained to the manager about the poor working conditions. (But: She complained to me of a headache.)

Don't look out of the window. Concentrate on your work.

The report consisted of two parts. Have you heard about Peter? He got married last month.

Have you ever heard of William Thackerey?

1 haven't heard from him for a month.

A strange thing happened to me last night.

The teacher had to explain the grammar rule to the pupil again.

She insisted on our staying to lunch.

They invited us to_ their house for lunch.

Everyone laughed at his joke.

I usually listen to the news on the radio.

They lived on bread and butter for weeks.

Look at the rainbow. Isn 't it beautiful?

I have looked for the book everywhere but I can't find it.

Don’t worry. I shall look after the children.

I looked through the magazines while

I waited for you.

Your party prevented everybody from sleeping last night.

Jane reminds me of a girl I was at school with.

She was shivering with cold.

His sister is suffering from allergy.

Has anyone sent for a doctor?

Can I speak to the manager, please?

How much do you spend on clothes?

I talked to her half an hour ago.

Translate the sentences from Russian into English.

We are thinking of going out tonight, (-have an idea)

What do you think of this play? (=have an opinion)

Before giving a final answer, think carefully about what I said, (consider, concentrate the mind on)

Don 't worry about lunch. It 'II be ready in a moment.

Sorry I haven't written to you for such a long time.

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?