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Are they correct in terms of being a verb and a preposition?



 
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Are they correct in terms of being a verb and a preposition? Sat Oct 27, 2007 21:34 pm  Are they correct in terms of being a verb and a preposition?
 

Are they correct in terms of being a verb and a preposition?

Verb

You can cheer "louder" than that
You can shout "louder" than that
John sings "louder" than Kevin

Ivan "bought" some muffins from the bakery.
James "bought" a car this week
I "bought" myself a cup of drink

Eric "kicked" the ball but missed the goal post.
A teen was "kicked" out of school due to bad behavior
James "kicked" a wall and hurt his foot

He "carries" the boxes as he walks out of the room.
The things he "carries" are very heavy
John "carries" a lot of money everyday

Preposition

Jonathan found his ring "inside" the jug.
Jack was hiding "inside" a room
The keys were found "inside" a drawer
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sentences correct? Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:16 pm  sentences correct?
 

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Yes, they are all fine, Solomon. 'Every day' as a noun phrase is two words, though.

Also, your habit of putting quotation marks around the words that you wish us to examine is unusual-- I think you should underline them or make them bold or italic instead.
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sentences correct? Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:55 pm  sentences correct?
 

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