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Prepositions with nouns

How to use prepositions with poll

Poll combines naturally with several prepositions, but the meaning changes. In poll is uncommon in singular form, while to poll often refers to responses.

Quick answer

Natural combinations with poll

Use of poll after another noun, such as the results of the poll. Use to poll for reactions or answers connected to a poll. In poll is uncommon in singular form, but in polls is natural when talking generally about surveys.

The results of the poll were surprising.
More than 2,000 people responded to the poll.
Young voters often perform well in polls.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
results of the poll

Showing relation to a poll

Of poll usually appears after another noun.

Analysts discussed the results of the poll.
The accuracy of the poll was questioned.
2
respond to the poll

Talking about participation

To poll is natural when poll is the object of verbs such as respond or react.

Thousands of readers responded to the poll online.
Several groups reacted to the poll findings.
3
in polls

Talking about poll performance or trends

In polls is commonly used in the plural.

The candidate is leading in polls across the country.
Small parties rarely succeed in polls.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of poll
The margin of the poll was very small.
Used after another noun to show relation.
to poll
Only half the audience responded to the poll.
Shows reaction or participation connected to a poll.
in poll
The phrase in poll is uncommon in standard English.
Singular in poll is usually unnatural unless poll means a specific event context.
in polls
The party is improving in polls.
Refers to survey results in general.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using in poll in general statements

English usually uses the plural form in polls.

✕ The candidate is popular in poll. ✓ The candidate is popular in polls.

Using of poll without a preceding noun

Of poll normally follows another noun.

✕ We discussed of poll yesterday. ✓ We discussed the poll yesterday.

Confusing poll and polling station

Poll usually means a survey or vote count, not the place to vote.

✕ I went to the poll to cast my vote. ✓ I went to the polling station to cast my vote.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The results ___ the poll were published today.
2. Many users responded ___ the poll online.
3. The candidate is doing well ___ polls.

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Frequently asked questions

Is in poll correct?

It is uncommon in standard English. In polls is much more natural for general survey results.

When do we use to poll?

Usually after verbs like respond or react, as in respond to the poll.

What is the most common structure with of poll?

It usually follows another noun, such as results of the poll or findings of the poll.

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