118. think of a person or thing, not think a person
or thing
(X) Think a
number and then double it.
(O) Think of a number and then
double it.
119. wait for a person or thing,
not wait a person or thing
(X) I'll wait you at the cinema.
(O) I'll
wait for
you at the cinema.
Note: Await takes no preposition: I'm
awaiting your
reply.
120. wish for a
thing, not wish a thing
(X) He doesn't wish any reward.
(O) He doesn't
wish for any
reward.
121. write to a
person, not write a person
(X) I'll write her tomorrow.
(O) I'll
write to
her tomorrow.
Note: When the direct object of write is
expressed, omit the preposition: I'll write him a
letter.