English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
VERBS WRONGLY USED WITH PREPOSITIONS
We ~entered into~ the house without the fear of dogs (nonstandard).
We entered the house without the fear of dogs (standard). When “enter” means to physically go into a place, it does not attract ‘into”, but when it means to become involved in an activity, situation, or matter, it attracts the preposition:
We entered the relationship willingly. ✖️
We entered into the relationship willingly. ✔️
I am only ~requesting for~ my rights from him (nonstandard).
I am only requesting my rights from him (standard).
I am only making a request for my right from him (standard).
GAB
