English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
VERBS THAT DON’T ATTRACT PREPOSITIONS
He ~stressed on~ the need for good representation (nonstandard)
He *stressed* the need for good representation (standard).
He *laid stress on* the need for good representation (standard).
He ~ordered for~ a plate of rice (nonstandard).
He *ordered* a plate of rice (standard).
He made *an order for* a plate of rice (standard).
She ~answered to~ the question (nonstandard).
She *answered* the question (standard).
She gave *an answer to* the question (standard).
GAB
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