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Grammar Correction: Using "into" with "investigation"
24 days agoOriginal Sentence:
The employee had resigned before the company opened an investigation for his actions.
Grammar Training: Using "into" with "investigation"
Why did we correct the sentence?
✅ Correct: Investigation into his actions
❌ Incorrect: Investigation for his actions
We always say "investigation into something," not "investigation for."
When to use "into" with "investigation":
Use into when talking about something being carefully checked or looked at.
Examples:
- The police started an investigation into the crime.
- The company launched an investigation into the problem.
- They are carrying out an investigation into the accident.
Practice Exercise:
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition (into or for):
- The manager ordered an investigation _______ the mistake.
- Police conducted an investigation _______ the robbery.
- She asked for an investigation _______ the missing money.
Answers:
- into
- into
- into
Remember:
Investigation INTO ✔️
Investigation FOR ✖️
