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Old 29-Feb-2008, 07:29
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Question Which preposition should go with reply?

Hi teachers!
Which preposition should go with the verb "reply"? Can we say reply me/him/her etc.? Please provide a few examples.
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Old 29-Feb-2008, 09:41
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to me, to him, with thanks, on time
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Old 29-Feb-2008, 10:13
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to me, to him, with thanks, on time
Could you please use it in a few sentences? It'll be easy for me to understand then.
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Old 29-Feb-2008, 10:57
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Please reply to me with reference to the job application.

You had best reply to him rather than me; he knows more about it.

I'd like to reply with thanks to your knid offer.

You had better reply on time otherwise you'll miss yoru chance.
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