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Avangi Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Position of indirect object

Hi,

CAN I SAY: "Let me recommend you a good exterminator." ?? (I've never heard it.)

Is there such a thing as a list of verbs which allow the early placement of the I.O. (before the direct object) ?

Thanks, - A.
  

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Those get misplaced a lot by learners, too, don't they? I haven't seen a list, Avangi-- sorry. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

— Mister Micawber

  • Those get misplaced a lot by learners, too, don't they?
  • I haven't seen a list, Avangi-- sorry.
  • I'll keep my eyes peeled.
  • I warrant it's quite long: send, give, tell, offer, envy, wish.
  • pay, provide, serve, take, bring, hand, offer, read, show, lend, teach, make, order, save, ask -- just some common ones.
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Those get misplaced a lot by learners, too, don't they? I haven't seen a list, Avangi-- sorry. I'll keep my eyes peeled. I warrant it's quite long: send, give, tell, offer, envy, wish. pay, provide, serve, take, bring, hand, offer, read, show, lend, teach, make, order, save, ask-- just some common ones.
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Thanks much, MrM. Emotion: smile

Somehow, "Let me recommend you a good psychiatrist," seems less offensive.
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