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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Why attach preposition and why not?

Hi. I have the word "pounce" and wonder if all these are correct in some sentential situations.

pounced him

pounced at him

pounced on him
  

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Hi, I have the word "pounce" and wonder if all these are correct in some sentential situations. pounced him No. You need a preposition if you want to specify an object that was to receive the action.

— Clive

  • Hi, I have the word "pounce" and wonder if all these are correct in some sentential situations.
  • pounced him No.
  • You need a preposition if you want to specify an object that was to receive the action.
  • pounced at him OK.
  • I already explained 'at' in what I think is your other post on this topic.
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Hi,

I have the word "pounce" and wonder if all these are correct in some sentential situations.



pounced him No. You need a preposition if you want to specify an object that was to receive the action.

pounced at him OK. I already explained 'at' in what I think is your other post on this topic.

pounced on him OK. You contacted him with some force, p
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