V n in n
V n in nThe verb is followed by a noun group and a prepositional phrase which consists of in and a noun group. With some verbs, the preposition is sometimes followed by an '-ing' clause, a wh-clause, a fraction, or a number.The passive pattern is be V-ed in n.This pattern has two structures:
Structure I: Verb with Object and prepositional Object ComplementWe cut the rope in half.
Structure II: Verb with Object and AdjunctHe dipped a biscuit in his tea.