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Qingqing Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
The usage of the phrase "adapt to"
We often use the phrase "adapt to" or "adapt oneself to". We know here "to" is a preposition. But I met this sentence "Through evolution, most flowers have adapted to attract specific types of pollinators." Is it right? Thanks.
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Yes, the sentence is correct. The verb "to adapt" is both intransitive and a transitive - that is, it does not need an object in every situation to make sense by itself. Therefore "adapt" does not always need the preposition "to".
- Yes, the sentence is correct.
- The verb "to adapt" is both intransitive and a transitive - that is, it does not need an object in every situation to make sense by itself.
- Therefore "adapt" does not always need the preposition "to".
- The sentences, "The flowers have adapted" or "The flowers have adapted themselves" can stand alone.
- I think your confusion here is the difference between "to" as a preposition and "to" meaning "in order to".
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Yes, the sentence is correct.
The verb "to adapt" is both intransitive and a transitive - that is, it does not need an object in every situation to make sense by itself. Therefore "adapt" does not always need the preposition "to". The sentences, "The flowers have adapted" or "The flowers have adapted themselves" can stand alone.
I think your confusion here is the difference betwe
The verb "to adapt" is both intransitive and a transitive - that is, it does not need an object in every situation to make sense by itself. Therefore "adapt" does not always need the preposition "to". The sentences, "The flowers have adapted" or "The flowers have adapted themselves" can stand alone.
I think your confusion here is the difference betwe
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