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nlfgreen
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What MODIFIER should follow the verb enlighten?

by nlfgreen Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:12 pm

What modifier should follow the verb enlighten? More specifically, which of the following three sentences is correct?

Thank you for enlightening me about the important aspects of the venture capital industry.
or
Thank you for enlightening me on the important aspects of the venture capital industry.
or
Thank you for enlightening me of the important aspects of the venture capital industry.


Thank you!
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Re: What MODIFIER should follow the verb enlighten?

by dmitryknowsbest Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:13 am

I haven't seen this idiom on the GMAT, and I doubt that an answer would hinge on this. In real life, I have seen both of the first two used. I wouldn't say "enlighten me of."
Dmitry Farber
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