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Lesson Plan November 3, 2023
Topic: Verb + Preposition 01
In this lesson we will cover the different uses of verbs with prepositions.
Some prepositions naturally come after certain words in English. They ‘depend on’ the words that come before them.
Section A: Verb + to
Who was that man you were talking to?
We spent the evening listening to music.
They apologized to me for what happened.
Can you explain this word to me?
Let me describe to you what I saw.
Section B: Verb + at
Why are you looking at me like that?
I look stupid with this haircut. Everybody will laugh at me.
Don’t point that knife at me. It’s dangerous.
We saw someone with a gun shooting at birds, but he didn’t hit any.
Section C: Verb + about
We talked about a lot of things at the meeting.
We had a discussion about what we should do.
We discussed a lot of things at the meeting.
If you’re worried about the problem, you should do something about it.
Section D: Verb + for
I sent an email to the company asking them for more information about their product.
I asked him the way to the station.
She asked me my name.
The new store has a good point card. We should apply for it.
Don’t wait for me. I’ll join you shortly.
I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting for the rain to stop.
I’ve searched the house for my keys, but I still can’t find them.
I haven’t see her since she left (home) for the office this morning.
Lesson Notes
Vocabulary
Wait on; to provide service to a person, especially at a restaurant
Adjective + Prepositions
We say “call / phone / text / email / message + somebody” with no preposition.
I have to phone my parents today. (NOT phone to my parents)
Is it better to text you or email you?
I messaged Lisa to tell her I would be late.
We say “look for” when we are searching for or trying to find something, but we use “look after” meaning to take care of or keep safe or in a good condition
I’ve lost my keys again. Can you help to look for them?
Alan is 93 and lives alone. He needs somebody to look after him. (NOT look for)
You can borrow this book, but you must promise to look after it.
I’m going away next week, could you look after my cat and plants for me?
These two phrases, “look after” & “take care of”, have the same meaning
When you are not feeling well, you need someone to look after you.
When you are not feeling well, you need someone to take care of you.
