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Using the Wrong Prepositions

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Absorbed (very much interested) in, not at.

Not OK: Master Windu was absorbed at his work.
Say: Master Windu was absorbed in his work.

Accuse of, not for.

Not OK: She accused Senator Palpatine for treason.
Say: She accused Senator Palpatine of treason.

Accustomed to, not with.

Not OK: I’m accustomed with Tatooine’s hot weather.
Say: I’m accustomed [...]

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