Is "explain" a prepositional verb?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

hi

Is “explain” a prepositional verb ?
What is correct

I have been explained a new rule
I have been explained to a new rule
?
Thanks in advance and best regards

2

Hi FiveStar

Both of your sentences are in the passive voice.

The first sentence is possible, but not usual. I would say the more commonly used version would be this:

  • A new rule has been explained to me.

In the active voice, that sentence might be worded like this:

  • She has explained a new rule to me.

Your second sentence is not correct.
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3

I agree with Amy and if you want to use the sentence as it is I think it should be explaining so the sentence would be like this:
I have been explaining a new rule
The second one is incorrect and should be put in the passive voice just like what Amy said and it would be like this:
A new rule has been explained to me

4

hi dear FiveStar

maybe you mean
#1 “you have explained a new rule” ==>> in the present perfect tense
or
#2 " you have been explaining a new rule for two hours" ==>> in the present perfect continuous tense

best regards,