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[b7lake]

#1-(1)I approved your plan.
(2)I approved of your plan.
Is there any difference in two sentences?
Do I always need to put the preposition 'of' after the verb 'approve'?

#2-(1)She resigned her job.
(2)She resigned from her job.
Is there any difference in two sentences?
Do I always need to put the preposition 'frin' after the verb 'resign'?

The usage of preposition is very confusing.

Thanks a lot for your help.

[MauraS]

"To approve" without "of" is more formal, something which needs an approval. This could be something at work or some legal matter.

"To approve of" means that someone thinks it is ok and acceptable.

There is really only a slight difference.

We can only say "She resigned from her job." In this case, we need the prepositions.

Yes, prepositions are confusing. They are not always logical.

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I hope this helps!