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Joseph A Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

After or On

Are both words "after" and "on" correct in the following sentences?

1. After calling Liz today, he was told that it would be in the shops next month.

2. On calling Liz today, he was told that it would be in the shops next month.

Regards

JA


  

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#1 is correct English, but it sounds like this is what happened. He called Liz, talked to her, and put the phone down. Then someone told him it would be in the shops next month.

— Clive

  • #1 is correct English, but it sounds like this is what happened.
  • He called Liz, talked to her, and put the phone down.
  • Then someone told him it would be in the shops next month.
  • #2 is correct, and means that Liz told him.
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#1 is correct English, but it sounds like this is what happened.

He called Liz, talked to her, and put the phone down.

Then someone told him it would be in the shops next month.

#2 is correct, and means that Liz told him.

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