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Sesquipedalian101 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Guide me on

"Could you guide me on when I should use the following words..."

Is the use of the preposition "on" after "guide" correct?

Personally, I wouldn't use "guide" in the above types of sentences; however, if I should have to, I would perhaps say,

"Could you guide me as to the use of the following words?"

Could someone help me?
  

Top answer

The use of "on" here is not really incorrect, but it is a bit of an unusual usage. I agree with you, and would use the phrase "as to" in its place. -S

— Sbolton

  • The use of "on" here is not really incorrect, but it is a bit of an unusual usage.
  • I agree with you, and would use the phrase "as to" in its place.
  • -S
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The use of "on" here is not really incorrect, but it is a bit of an unusual usage. I agree with you, and would use the phrase "as to" in its place.

-S
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Thank you very much, Sbolton
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'On' is common in conversation. Few people say 'as to'.
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