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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Do you need "about" in each sentence?

Hi! I'd like to know whether I need to use about in each sentence below.

1) I am eager to let them know (about) my way of thinking.
2) I want to learn (about) what you think.
3) I need to learn (about) what I am incapable of.
4) I want to learn (about) how to drive.

My guess is only 1) requires "about." Is my understanding correct?
  

Top answer

1) I am eager to let them know (about) my way of thinking. (Optional, I would probably include it) 2) I want to learn (about) what you think. (Optional, I would probably omit it) 3) I need to learn (about) what I am incapable of.

— Blue Jay

  • 1) I am eager to let them know (about) my way of thinking.
  • (Optional, I would probably include it) 2) I want to learn (about) what you think.
  • (Optional, I would probably omit it) 3) I need to learn (about) what I am incapable of.
  • (I would almost certainly omit it) 4) I want to learn (about) how to drive.
  • (I wouldn't use about here)
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1) I am eager to let them know (about) my way of thinking. (Optional, I would probably include it)
2) I want to learn (about) what you think. (Optional, I would probably omit it)
3) I need to learn (about) what I am incapable of. (I would almost certainly omit it)
4) I want to learn (about) how to drive. (I wouldn't use about here)
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Thank you very much for your detailed instruction, Blue Jay:)
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