ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: investigate or investigate on

nona the brit — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:56:00 GMT

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.

Re: investigate or investigate on

Cla77 — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:40:34 GMT

Thanks! Really a fast answer

Re: investigate or investigate on

Mister Micawber — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:37:03 GMT

.
The meaning is not changed, but I do not find 'on' natural.

investigate or investigate on

Cla77 — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:33:59 GMT

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