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Sun 94 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

... to make him stay late....

What is the best verb that can fill in the blank and why?

His manger ____ to make him stay late if he had not finished his work.

insisted warned threatened announced
  

Top answer

It is not a matter of 'best'. Only one verb collocates with '+ to do'. Which one is it?

— Mister Micawber

  • It is not a matter of 'best'.
  • Only one verb collocates with '+ to do'.
  • Which one is it?
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It is not a matter of 'best'. Only one verb collocates with '+ to do'. Which one is it?
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I think warn is the correct answer. What do you think?
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Nope, sorry – threaten. 'Warn (someone) to do' is possible, but not 'warn + to do'.
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