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he join 5 different sports vs he join in 5 different sports

The correct phrase is "he joined 5 different sports." The preposition "in" is not needed in this context. The verb "join" should be followed by the direct object (5 different sports) without any preposition.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 481 views

he join 5 different sports

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "join" should be followed by the direct object without a preposition.

The correct form is "he joined 5 different sports."
  • Look, we're different sports.
  • Still be in the majors, just be a different sport.
  • Men and women are treated differently in a number of different sports: for example, female boxers are not allowed to compete at the Olympic Games.
  • Men and women are treated differently in a number of different sports: for example, female boxers are not allowed to compete at the Olympic Games.
  • We brought over 32 kids from 5 different countries in Africa.
  • In the last 10 minutes, we got 5 different hits.
  • - Mama, can I play a different sport?
  • For example, we currently have around 6000 agents who are active in Europe, representing 30 different sports, involved in business activities with an estimated annual value of hundreds of millions of euro.
  • At 23, he joins Special Forces.
  • He joins all our dearly departed.
  • He joins us from Mt. Olivet.
  • Can't he join us? It's embarrassing.
  • He joins a gang and then kills her.
  • He joins Pat in the studio tonight to go over the latest Hellboy sighting.
  • I was fooling around with my harmonica and he joins in.
  • I'm suggesting he join us for dinner.
  • I'm okay if he joins.
  • Well, not unless he joins Witness Protection with him.
  • To set up a new political group there must be a minimum of 19 members from 5 different EU countries.
  • And 5 different ways to act it.

Alternatives:

  • he joined 5 different sports

he join in 5 different sports

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition "in" is unnecessary and incorrect in this context.

The correct form is "he joined 5 different sports."
  • I was fooling around with my harmonica and he joins in.
  • Over the last 2 years, mellor has killed over 30 people in 5 different states.
  • Che manages to create a united political front under his command, in this area, where they act in 5 different organizations.
  • Look, we're different sports.
  • Still be in the majors, just be a different sport.
  • Men and women are treated differently in a number of different sports: for example, female boxers are not allowed to compete at the Olympic Games.
  • Men and women are treated differently in a number of different sports: for example, female boxers are not allowed to compete at the Olympic Games.
  • We brought over 32 kids from 5 different countries in Africa.
  • In the last 10 minutes, we got 5 different hits.
  • - Mama, can I play a different sport?
  • For example, we currently have around 6000 agents who are active in Europe, representing 30 different sports, involved in business activities with an estimated annual value of hundreds of millions of euro.
  • At 23, he joins Special Forces.
  • He joins all our dearly departed.
  • He joins us from Mt. Olivet.
  • Can't he join us? It's embarrassing.
  • He joins a gang and then kills her.
  • He joins Pat in the studio tonight to go over the latest Hellboy sighting.
  • I'm suggesting he join us for dinner.
  • I'm okay if he joins.
  • Well, not unless he joins Witness Protection with him.

Alternatives:

  • he joined 5 different sports

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