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Chloee Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

INTO / IN THE

Is there any simple rule when to use into and when to use in the?

I can post some examples if necessary but if there is no simple rule I'll help myself.

Thanks!
  

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'Into' is a preposition of movement; it is used with action verbs. 'In' is a preposition of location; it is used with stative verbs.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Into' is a preposition of movement; it is used with action verbs.
  • 'In' is a preposition of location; it is used with stative verbs.
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'Into' is a preposition of movement; it is used with action verbs.
'In' is a preposition of location; it is used with stative verbs.
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