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leslie



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:55 pm    Post subject: prepositions Reply with quote

Hi,

Which preposition should I use? If they are all OK, do they mean the same? If not, could you please tell me the differences? Thanks!

Could you help me in this matter?

Could you help me on this matter?

Could you help me with this matter?

Leslie
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CP



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Most people would use "with" in that sentence.
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leslie



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you, CP, for your explanation.
However I have a related question. If I change verb 'help' to noun 'help', is 'with' still used? Are both following sentences correct? Do they mean the same? If not, what's the difference?

a. Thank you for your help with this matter.
b. Thank you for your help on this matter.

Thank you once again.

Leslie
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