A type of verb _ why "explain me" is wrong
Could you help please.
I know that " explain + object" is incorrect. For example " May I ask you explain me....... " is wrong.
Why? I understand that it's about a type of verb but that's it.
I just wonder what other verbs might be (= like " explain") and would like to know the rule, please.
Thank you
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Answers · 11
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Abhinav is right.
explain + to + object pronoun.
Some verbs require a specific preposition
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Explain [to] (me) (the concept behind this theory)
Explain (the concept behind this theory) [to] (me)
Ex - Can you explain your swollen arms ?
[ Remember the ( to ) ]
explain to me
listen to me
talk to me
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An example:
"Explain this to me."
THIS is being explained. It is the direct object.
ME is to whom THIS is being explained. It is the indirect object.
A lot of verbs follow use "to" to express this. But there are phrases like "answer me this" (which means "answer this for me").
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Thank you Nanren and Ian de Vries.
I didn't place any examples but it's clear now.
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" Please explain the idea of global warming" or "Please explain the concept of global warming to me," means the same thing.
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