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Cla77  #514355  Fri, 16 May 08 09:33 AM
Dear All,

as far as I know,  the verb "to investigate" can only be used as a tranistive verb, namely I would say "I investigate the consequences of your decision". However I read sometimes "I investigate on the consequences of your decision", just to give an example. Is "on" correct or does it change the meaning of the sentence?  

 I thank all of you in advance for your help

  
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Mister Micawber  #514356  Fri, 16 May 08 09:37 AM
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The meaning is not changed, but I do not find 'on' natural.
  
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Cla77  #514358  Fri, 16 May 08 09:40 AM
Thanks! Really a fast answer Smile 
  
nona the brit  #514365  Fri, 16 May 08 09:56 AM

You use 'on' with the noun investigation rather than the verb.

I will investigate on this problem. incorrect.

There will be an investigation on this problem. correct.
  
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