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initiative (on one’s own initiative)

A writing tip on using the phrase take the initiative.
The preposition on is used before one’s (my/your/his/her/our/their) own initiative. The child came home and started his homework on his own initiative.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 998

converge on

An article on the preposition to be used with the verb converge.
The verb converge is followed by the preposition on. The hiking paths converged on one another. Several angry shopkeepers converged on the thief.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 995

follow up on, follow up with

A writing tip on using the phrasal verb follow up.
Do not hyphenate the phrasal verb follow up. Follow up means to continue or to pursue, develop or supplement information. Jamal followed up with a strong shot past the goalkeeper. I hope you will follow up on her idea soon. Follow that up with the chief of detectives, please. Follow up also means to carry out further investigation. The investigating officer followed up on the anonymous tip.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 994

comply with

An article on the preposition to be used with the verb comply.
The verb comply is followed by the preposition with. The employees were required to comply with the code of conduct.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 989

by, near

A writing tip on using the preposition by in expressions of time and place.
In expressions of time, by means “not later than” or “at or before a specified time.” I want those essays by June 25. You will have until midnight of that day to turn them in. In expressions of place, by means “near” or “passing through.” He left his car by the old house and continued on foot. The road between Toronto and Ottawa is longer if you go by Montréal. In passive constructions, by can also refer to the author of an action or to the means used for an action. This book was not written by Margaret Atwood. During their year-long trip through South America, they travelled great distances by bus and by train as well as on foot. Be careful: these varied uses occasionally produce unintentional humour or confusion. Ambiguous: The murder weapon was found by the dead man. Clear: The murder weapon was found near the dead man.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 987

capable of

An article on the preposition to be used with the adjective capable.
The adjective capable is followed by the preposition of. The teens are perfectly capable of taking the city bus to school by themselves. Keep an eye on those boys; they are capable of any mischief.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 985

in contrast

An article on the preposition to be used with the expression in contrast.
When the expression in contrast is used as a preposition, it is followed by to. In contrast to Ms. Ahmed, the opposing candidate often made outlandish remarks.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 981

bring a charge against

An article on the preposition to be used with the expression bring a charge.
The expression bring a charge is followed by the preposition against. The professor brought a charge against the plagiarizer.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 978

substitute for

An article on the preposition to be used after the verb substitute.
The verb substitute is used with the preposition for (not with). A committed vegan, Jorge often substitutes oil for butter in recipes.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 974

revolve around

An article on the preposition to be used after the verb revolve.
The verb revolve is followed by the preposition around. The pop star acted as if the world revolved around him.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 970

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