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UNIT
EXERCISES
3 6
36.1 Correct this text by adding an appropriate object or completion (a phrase beginning with a
Ш01Щ preposition or adverb) only where necessary. (А, В & С)
Sandra is being questioned by a barrister in court.
BARRISTER: Could you begin by telling what
happened on the evening of the 26th July.
SANDRA: Yes, I was walking home from work when I
saw someone who I thought was my friend, Jo.
I went up to her and touched on the arm. But
when the woman turned round it wasn't Jo at all.
I just said, "I'm sorry, I mistook you."
BARRISTER: And could you describe in detail.
SANDRA: Well, to be honest, her face shocked. She reminded of a witch from a children's story -
a long nose and staring eyes. When I tried to walk, she stood. I couldn't avoid. She grabbed
and prevented from escaping. I struggled, but she pulled into a car parked nearby. She forced
to give my purse and she wanted to give my ring, too. But I wasn't going to let her take. So I
hit with my bag and leapt. Then I just ran. At first I could hear her following, but then she
disappeared. After that I ran into the town centre and reported to the police. They took a
statement, and then they drove me and warned to lock my doors and windows. Later that
night they phoned to say that they had arrested.

36,2 Complete these sentences with one of these phrases + an appropriate preposition. (C)
my children his calculation my ladder the idea my students
1 At the beginning of term I supply a list of books I want them to read.
2 A company wants to build a huge new wildlife park outside Huddersgate, but local people
regard ridiculous.
3 I tried to interest washing my car, without success.
4 He based government statistics.
5 I lent my next door neighbour.
Now complete these sentences with an appropriate preposition + one of these phrases.
a vaccine to prevent the disease being called English London and Sydney
my mother public recognition
6 The location of the film alternates
7 Their years of research have culminated
8 Although he aspired he remained relatively unknown.
9 She objects as she was actually born in Scotland.
10 I had to care when she became seriously ill.

36.3 These idiomatic phrases contain transitive verbs. However, the objects can be left out because
the expressions are normally used in contexts in which it is clear what is meant. In what
contexts are they used? What objects are missing? (B)
1 You wash and I'll dry. 3 Do you drink? 5 It's your turn to deal.
2 Are you ready to order? 4 Who scored? 6 I'll weed and you can water.

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