"Verb patterns" play a very important role in the formation of correct sentences in English. Some verbs fit well in a particular sentence structure, but you must not assume that it applies to all verbs. Other verbs cannot be used in the same structure and it is worth taking note of them. Here are some examples:
The verbs TELL and SHOW can be used in the following structure:
Please tell me the meaning.
Please show me the way.
However, it is not correct to use the verb EXPLAIN in the same structure:
Please explain me the meaning. (Incorrect).The correct structure for EXPLAIN is:
Please explain the meaning to me.
Other examples:
I asked him to come.
I told him to come.
I wanted him to come.
I proposed him to come. (Incorrect). I proposed that he should come. (Correct).
I suggested him to come. (Incorrect). I suggested that he should come. (Correct).
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I like what you have written so far. I recently touched on the evolving nature of English:
http://translation-blog.trustedtranslations.com/the-past-tense-then-and-nowthe-past-tense-then-and-now-2008-12-02.html
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