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Zohreh_kazemi Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Objects

which verbe can we use only in " indirect object + direct object " form?

which verbe can we use only in "direct object + to + indirect object " form?
  

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Preparing a list like the one you are asking for is impossible as the number of verbs is so great and no one would pay anyone enough for preparing it. CB

  • Preparing a list like the one you are asking for is impossible as the number of verbs is so great and no one would pay anyone enough for preparing it.
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Preparing a list like the one you are asking for is impossible as the number of verbs is so great and no one would pay anyone enough for preparing it.

CB
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As I know the verbs which are right only in these 2 groups aren't so much, but if they are a lot I just need some of them...up to 10 or 15.

by the way thanks a lot
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The following are representative examples. They are not exhaustive lists.

Non-alternating, double object only: ask, bill, charge, cost, deny, guarantee, refuse, save, spare, wish

Non-alternating, to only: address, contribute, convey, deliver, demonstrate, describe, distribute, explain, recommend, restore, return, transport

Taken from Levin's English Verb Clas

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