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persist in
The verb persist is often followed by the preposition in. Why do you persist in pushing her buttons? Give her a break, why don’t you!Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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look into
Look into may be used literally, with the meaning “observe the interior of something.” Morgan looked into the box and picked out a tiny calico kitten. It may also be used in a figurative sense, with the meaning “investigate or examine something.” I looked into the problem of employee lateness and found that the bus service is largely to blame.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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look for
To look for is to seek (a person or thing). CBC North is looking for an Inuktitut–speaking television reporter for its news and current affairs programs. Looking for an outlet for his pent–up energy, Colby took up mountain climbing.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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perspective (from the)
The expression from the perspective is followed by the preposition of and means “from the point of view of.” The movie is narrated from the perspective of the general’s daughter.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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wary of
The adjective wary is followed by the preposition of. The adventurous children were not naturally wary of danger. Gord was wary of the dog, which barked loudly at him as he cautiously skirted the property.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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result from, result in
Use result from when the object is a cause: The changes resulting from the women’s movement have been far-reaching. [The women’s movement is the cause of the changes.] Use result in when the object is a result: The attempt to scale the cliff resulted in the tragic death of the climbers. [The tragic death is the result of the attempt.]Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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view of (in)
The expression in view is followed by the preposition of. In view of the circumstances, John decided not to move to a smaller apartment.Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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Test yourself—Excuse me, have you misplaced your modifier?
Are the modifiers in these sentences correct or misplaced? Read the article Excuse me, have you misplaced your modifier? to help you out.1. Did Eve really give her grandfather, for his birthday, an Avril Lavigne concert ticket?correctmisplaced2. The computer system almost cost $2,000, but Michel had enough money saved from his fire-eating gigs to pay the bill in full.correctmisplaced3. Place the plate in front of the diner with the meat, not the vegetables, facing the person.correctmisplaced4. Alice decided to, after a particularly bad week both at work and at home, visit her brother for the weekend.correctmisplaced5. “Acting simply is not valued by the philistines who grant Academy Awards,” Mimi snorted.correctmisplaced6. We had almost thrown all our snowballs when our fort was charged by two frenzied redheads from the opposing team.correctmisplaced7. She loaded the bottles and cans into her husband’s new Porsche 911, which she planned to leave at the recycling centre.correctmisplacedSource: Peck’s English Pointers (articles and exercises on the English language)
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Test yourself—More dubious agreement
Choose the correct word. Read the article More Dubious agreement to help you out.1. I am certain that every one of the decadent treats at Deena’s Dessert Emporium (contains/contain) at least 500 calories.containscontain2. My friend Julia is one of those people who always (listens/listen) attentively and sympathetically to others.listenslisten3. The city councillor has stated publicly that there (is/are) a number of feasible ways to integrate bicycle lanes into the downtown core.isare4. (Is/Are) either of the twins free on Saturday afternoon to come over and paint our pergola?IsAre5. None of the health and safety inspectors, with all their know-how and detection gadgets, (has/have) been able to determine what is causing the dreadful smell in our cubicles.hashave6. Amir is one of those athletes who (excels/excel) at many sports thanks to a rare combination of muscularity, speed and agility.excelsexcel7. Halifax is one of the few cities that (offers/offer) Scott, a master boat builder, a choice of jobs in his field.offersofferSource: Peck’s English Pointers (articles and exercises on the English language)
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Test yourself—Questions from the inbox
Is the sentence correct or does it contain a problem? Read the article Questions from the inbox to help you out.1. Hank bought a food cart so that he could parlay 10 years experience as a short-order cook into a business he could call his own.is correcthas a problem2. If a writer wants to write more efficiently, you have to silence your inner critic and draft without interruption; the polishing will come later.is correcthas a problem3. The talent agency’s long- and short-term business plans involve expansion into the world of reality television programming.is correcthas a problem4. Erin is six months’ pregnant and has never looked lovelier.is correcthas a problem5. A wide range of reviews, from seasoned travellers and first-time explorers alike, are posted on this adventure tourism website, and we read dozens of them while planning our vacation.is correcthas a problem6. “I wish you could find someone other than I to mow the back lawn,” said Matteo, scuffing his soccer cleats in the dirt.is correcthas a problem7. Do you like the landscaper’s idea of an outdoor fire pit, which you’ll see a sketch of just underneath the patio blueprint?is correcthas a problemSource: Peck’s English Pointers (articles and exercises on the English language)
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