The Carper

“Abe has not been able to shake allegations that his government gave huge discounts in land sales to two education institutions linked to associates *of he* and his wife, *and then* tried to cover up the links.” (Washington Post, 4-16-18)

“Of he” doesn’t work. “Him” is needed for object of the preposition.

“… wife, then tried….”

(Copyright 2018 James Mansfield Nichols. All rights reserved.)

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I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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