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Question 98

Which sentences correctly give the listener after explain? Select all that apply.

  1. Please explain me the route.
  2. Please explain the route to Nina.Correct answer
  3. The guide explained us the rule.
  4. The guide explained the rule to us.Correct answer

Explanation

Explain takes the information as its direct object and introduces the listener with to. Placing the listener immediately after explain without to incorrectly gives this verb a double-object pattern.

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