D Practice. 1. Below are six examples of the construction verb + object + preposition

1. Below are six examples of the construction verb + object + preposition. They have been mixed up. Rearrange and add to them to create six correct sentences.

accused	our competitors	into	the eventual users
spend	me	with	investment
prevent	product	on	two parts
divide	large sums	to	stealing
compare	the talk	from	product B
explain	the software	of	gaining an advantage

1 He... 4 They'll...

2 I want to... 5 We....

3 Let me.... 6 We must

2. The extract opposite is from a letter in which a company is unhappy about the quality of service provided by an electrical components manufacturer. Fill in the spaces with suitable words from those given here.

Object	Preposition
the matter you the installation us the H50	to to with to of

We regret that we need to remind ___ ___ the terms of the contract when you supplied the goods.

According to Article 31 Paragraph 4, you would provide ___ ___ full instructions on the installation of the H50. Your representative, Mr Yogi, has consistently failed to explain ___ ___ our technicians.

Six weeks ago we preferred ___ ___ rival products, but the service you have provided is lamentable.

If this problem is not resolved immediately and to our total satisfaction, we will have to refer ___ ___ our lawyers.

3. Read the dialogue.

AC:	I've compared the Ndlovu products with Rosario's and have reached a clear decision. I prefer the Ndlovu ones. However, they are more expensive.
BR:	So, you'll have to convince me of the benefits.
AC:	Ndlovu is better ‒ I think by 20 per cent.
BR:	Could you remind me of the cost difference?
AC:	$23 per unit.
BR:	Hmmm. We're spending a lot of money on this so the decision is very important. Can you tell me about the benefits of the Ndlovu product?
AC:	I think it's a better design ‒ it'll be easier to use.
BR:	Okay, if you prefer Ndlovu to the others that's okay. Will you tell Pat about this?
AC:	Sure, I'll send a memo right away.

Now write the short memo to Pat, telling her of the decision reached.

Speaking Activity

When did you last remind someone of something? What was it?

When did you last accuse someone of something? What was it?

When did you last provide someone with something? What was it?

When did you last tell someone about something? What was it?

When did you last interest someone in something? What was it?

When did you last convince someone of something? What was it?

5.3 Verb + Adverb

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