Doubts in insist usage

insist [Usage 1] vInsist on it; Insistence; Definitely.

Example 1: We insisted on his apology

We want him to apologize.

Example 2: She insisted on seeing us home

She insisted on taking us home.

Example 3: I insisted on their arriving there ahead of time

I insisted that they get there early.

Note: 1) insist on cannot be followed by a compound object composed of "noun or pronoun + verb infinitive". Can't say:

the teacher insisted on all the compositions to be handed in on monday.

2) insist + object clause (the predicate verb in the clause is often used in the subjunctive mood, i.e. should + verb original form or.

omit should). For example: The young men insisted that they (should) be sent to the front

The young men insisted that they be sent to the front.

Usage 2] vInsist, insist, emphasize.

1) insist on + noun.

For example: he insisted on his innocence

He insisted that he was innocent.

2) insist on + object clause when expressing an objective fact (the predicate verb does not use the subjunctive mood, but applies the declarative mood).

For example: The boy insisted that he hadn't broken the glass

The little boy insisted that he hadn't broken the glass.

insist generally uses virtual, insistence, and insistence.

Haven't you heard of it?

I only know that insist uses virtual when doing "stick to it".

Do "insist" without being virtual.

insist on; Insist on selling hypothetical claims.

insist in: Although not a standard phrase, in some cases it can be interpreted as "to stick in something".

Comparison of differences in grammar and usage].

insist on: follows a gerund (i.e., a verb form ending in -ing) or a clause.

insist in: This phrase is not commonly used, so there are no set grammar rules. In some specific cases, it may indicate adherence to a certain aspect of the world, but it is generally not recommended.

Examples of specific usage].

insist on】

Example 1: She insisted on paying for the meal

She insisted on paying for the meal. ）

Example 2: My parents insist on meeting my new boyfriend

My parents insisted on seeing my new boyfriend. ）

Example 3: He insisted on his innocence throughout the trial

Throughout the trial, he insisted that he was innocent. ）

insist in】

Since "insist in" is not a standard phrase, there is no typical example. In practice, it is recommended to use "insist on".