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Verb + Preposition Combinations |
19 Dec 2024
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Verb + Preposition Many verbs are followed by a particular preposition. Since there are no rules concerning this, you need to memorise the combinations. Try to familiarise yourself with the most common verb/preposition combinations used in business writing. Here is a list of common verbs and the prepositions that normally follow them:
Example Sentences:
The following verbs can be followed by an object and a preposition:
Example Sentences:
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