English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
IN, not INTO
Most times, quarrels result ~into~ fisticuffs (nonstandard).
Most times, quarrels result *in* fisticuffs (standard).
Many people dabble ~into~ politics for gain (nonstandard).
Many people dabble *in* politics (standard).
I think you should cut the cake ~into~ two (nonstandard).
I think you should cut the cake *in* two (standard).
While you can cut into pieces/slices, you cut in two:
Cut the bread *into* slices (standard).
GAB
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