V on to n, V onto n
V on to n, V onto n
The verb is followed by a prepositional phrase which consists of on to or onto and a noun group.This pattern has one structure:Verb with prepositional Object
I held on to the rail.| Verb group | on to | noun group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Verb | prepositional Object | |
| His garden | backs | onto | a school. |
| She | was clinging | on to | his arm. |