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Redundancy In The Use Of Prepositions by Afolearning(m): 10:16pm On Feb 25, 2018
REDUNDANCY IN THE USE OF PREPOSITIONS
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He demanded for a bribe. ❌
He demanded a bribe. ✔

We discussed about the issue last week. ❌
We discussed the issue last week. ✔

Bongi has solicited for help. ❌
Bongi has solicited help. ✔

The man demanded for his money. ❌
The man demanded his money. ✔

Those seeking for knowledge is wise. ❌
Those seeking knowledge is wise. ✔

They advocated for a wage increase. ❌
They advocated a wage increase. ✔

He ordered for more wine. ❌
He ordered more wine. ✔

The class compromises of ten boys. ❌
The class comprises ten boys. ✔

My son requested for more money. ❌
My son requested more money. ✔

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