English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
VERBS WRONGLY USED WITH PREPOSITIONS
The children are ~demanding for~ a car (nonstandard).
The children are demanding a car (standard).
The children are making a demand for a car (standard).
They are always ~discussing about~ other people (nonstandard).
They are always discussing other people (standard).
They are always having a discussion about other people (standard).
She is always ~seeking for~ assistance (nonstandard).
She is always seeking assistance (standard).
GAB
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