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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

"About" and "On"

Dear friends,
Could you please tell me what is the difference of following sentences in their practical meaning.

1. I have been researching on animals and plants.
2. I have been researching about animals and plants.

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Top answer

Hi, Neither is a good sentence. Say eg I have been researching animals and plants. eg I have been doing research into animals and plants.

— Clive

  • Hi, Neither is a good sentence.
  • Say eg I have been researching animals and plants.
  • eg I have been doing research into animals and plants.
  • Clive
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3 Answers
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Hi,

Neither is a good sentence.

Say
eg I have been researching animals and plants.
eg I have been doing research into animals and plants.

Clive
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Is it a good sentence, if

I have been doing research on animals and plants.
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Hi,

Yes.

'Into' shows more the purpose or focus.
eg I have been doing research on animals.
eg I have been doing research into the nocturnal behaviour of animals.

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