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research in, research into
The noun research is followed by the preposition in when the object of the preposition is a field of research. The research in the field is extensive. The professor was renowned for her research in biology. The noun research is followed by the preposition into when the object of the preposition is an issue. Scientists are conducting research into global warming.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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correspond to, correspond with
The verb correspond can be used with the prepositions to or with. Correspond to and correspond with both mean to have close similarity or to almost match. The French amitié corresponds to our English word friendship. The position of the arrow on the screen corresponds with your movement of the mouse. Correspond with also means to exchange letters. She corresponded regularly with her former boyfriend.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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Types of phrases 2
An English-language quiz on identifying types of phrases.A phrase is a group of words that forms a unit simpler than a sentence. Unlike a sentence, a phrase does not contain a subject and a verb.Many different types of phrases can be used to build sentences. See if you can name the type of phrase in square brackets in each sentence below.1. [The small black poodle] wagged his tail excitedly.noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase2. Petra gave an [extremely long] answer to this question.noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase3. Mario’s dream was [to open a five-star restaurant].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase4. Rajiv went [to the Rocky Mountains for his vacation].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase5. We accepted the invitation [very happily indeed].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase6. Janina’s favourite winter activity is [curling up in a comfy armchair with a good book].noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phrase7. [Exhausted by the long bus ride], the children fell asleep.noun phraseadverb phraseprepositional phraseinfinitive phraseparticiple phrasegerund phraseadjective phraseSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
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Clauses and phrases 3
An English-language quiz on clauses and phrases.Clauses and phrases are similar, yet different. As you may recall, a clause is a group of related words that has a subject and a predicate. A phrase is also a group of related words, but it does not contain a subject and a predicate.Test your knowledge by picking out which of these examples are clauses and which are phrases.1. when the campaign got off the groundclausephrase2. an unprecedented snowfallclausephrase3. with the utmost compassionclausephrase4. the story was told to me by my grandmotherclausephrase5. deciding on a movieclausephrase6. deciding on a movie is always a challengeclausephrase7. motivation to get the job doneclausephrase8. motivation was needed to get the job doneclausephraseSource: Quizzes on the Language Portal of Canada
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graduate from, graduate in
The familiar phrases “to graduate high school” and “to graduate university” are not recommended; the correct verb phrase is “graduate from.” Yasser graduated from high school (not graduated high school) in Regina. Moreover, one graduates in a subject or discipline. Phyllis graduated from McGill in music, while her twin graduated in medicine. An educational institution graduates those who have studied there. Canadian universities graduate over ten thousand engineers each year.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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defend against, defend from
The verb defend can be used with either the preposition against or the preposition from. The soldiers defended the villagers against attack. He only wanted to defend his family from harm.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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satisfaction in, satisfaction of
The expression find or take satisfaction is followed by the preposition in. The teacher took great satisfaction in her work. The expression have the satisfaction is followed by the preposition of. Once the bridge was complete, the engineers had the satisfaction of seeing the results of their hard work.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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in the circumstances, under the circumstances
The noun circumstances can be used with either the preposition in or the preposition under. In the circumstances, it is vital to consult an expert. The rescuers had to move quickly but carefully, under the circumstances.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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The function of phrases
Phrases may function as verbs, nouns, adverbs or adjectives. Verb phrases A verb phrase consists of a verb, its direct and/or indirect objects, and any adverbs, adverb phrases or adverb clauses that modify it. The predicate of a clause or sentence is always a verb phrase: Corinne is trying to decide whether she wants to go to medical school or to go to law school. Joe did not have all the ingredients the recipe called for; therefore, he decided to make something else. After she had learned to drive, Alice felt more independent. We will meet at the library at 3:30 p.m. Noun phrases A noun phrase consists of a pronoun or noun and any associated modifiers, including adjectives, adjective phrases, adjective clauses and other nouns in the possessive case. As is the case with nouns, a noun phrase may act as a subject, the object of a verb or verbal, a subject complement or object complement, or the object of a preposition, as in the following examples: Subject Small children often insist that they can do things by themselves. Object of a verb To type quickly and accurately is Eugene’s goal. Object of a preposition The Arctic explorers were caught unawares by the spring breakup. Subject complement Frankenstein is the name of the scientist, not the monster. Object complement I consider Loki my favorite cat. Noun phrases using verbals Since some verbals—in particular, the gerund and the infinitive—may act as nouns, they may also form the nucleus of noun phrases: Ice fishing is a popular winter pastime. However, since verbals are formed from verbs, they may also take direct objects and be modified by adverbs. Gerund phrases and infinitive phrases are noun phrases consisting of a verbal, its modifiers (both adjectives and adverbs) and objects: Running a marathon in the summer is thirsty work. Bridget is planning to buy a house next month. Adjective phrases An adjective phrase modifies a noun or pronoun. Adjective phrases are often constructed from participles or prepositions together with their objects, as in the following: Example Explanation I was driven almost mad by the sound of my neighbour’s constant hammering. The prepositional phrase of my neighbour’s constant hammering acts as an adjective modifying the noun sound. My director locked his keys in the trunk of a borrowed car. The prepositional phrase of a borrowed car acts as an adjective modifying the noun trunk. We saw Peter dashing across the parking lot. Here the participle phrase dashing across the parking lot acts as an adjective describing the proper noun Peter. We picked up the records broken in the scuffle. The participle phrase broken in the scuffle modifies the noun phrase the records. Adverb phrases A prepositional phrase may also be an adverb phrase that functions as an adverb, as in the following: Example Explanation Joe bought some spinach when he went to the corner store. The prepositional phrase to the corner store acts as an adverb modifying the verb went. Lightning flashed brightly in the night sky. The prepositional phrase in the night sky functions as an adverb modifying the verb flashed. In early October, Giselle planted twenty tulip bulbs; unfortunately, squirrels ate the bulbs and none bloomed. The prepositional phrase in early October acts as an adverb modifying the entire sentence. We will meet at the library at 3:30 p.m. The prepositional phrase at 3:30 p.m. acts as an adverb modifying the verb phrase will meet. The dogs were sniffing about the letter carrier’s feet. The prepositional phrase about the letter carrier’s feet acts as an adverb modifying the compound verb were sniffing.Source: HyperGrammar 2 (basics of English grammar)
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correlate with
Whether used transitively or intransitively, the verb correlate is followed by the preposition with. The scientists attempted to correlate the findings from their research with the results of the experiment. Our findings correlate with those of previous researchers.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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