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Miyabi Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
About "put on"
Hi, everybody!
Which one is correct?
1. "Please put on a coat for her."
2. "Please put her a coat."
Which one is correct?
1. "Please put on a coat for her."
2. "Please put her a coat."
Top answer
" I know the "on" seems bizarre, but it's idiomatic.
- " I know the "on" seems bizarre, but it's idiomatic.
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If she's a toddler, I'd say "Please put her coat on for her."
If she's primary school age or older, I'd say, "please help her [on] with her coat."
I know the "on" seems bizarre, but it's idiomatic.
If she's primary school age or older, I'd say, "please help her [on] with her coat."
I know the "on" seems bizarre, but it's idiomatic.
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