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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Are they correct? She works / types on a computer. She works with a computer

Hi teachers,
Acording to the question, I guess, answers 'a' and 'b' are suitable, but how about 'c'? Is it also suitable? If not, could you tell me why?
What does she usually do at work?
a) She usually works on a computer.
b) She usually types on a computer.
c) She usually works with a computer.

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

me why? What does she usually do at work? a) She usually works on a computer.

  • me why?
  • What does she usually do at work?
  • a) She usually works on a computer.
  • The best choice.
  • She could be using the computer to perform he job function, or she might repair computers..
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me why?
What does she usually do at work?
a) She usually works on a computer. The best choice. She could be using the computer to perform he job function, or she might repair computers..
b) She usually types on a computer. She probably does more than just type. (ie. she reads, answers email, makes appointments, etc.)
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AlpheccaStarsa) She usually works on a computer. The best choice. She could be using the computer to perform her job function, or she might repair computers..
Hi,
Thank you for your reply. So, this is the best one for what people do nowadays. I mean, almost everyone who works in an office and uses a computer.
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Thinking SpainThank you for your reply. So, this is the best one for what people do nowadays. I mean, almost everyone who works in an office and uses a computer.
Office workers use a computer for their actual job function. The computer is a tool, a means to an end, not the end in itself.
There is no stigma attached to using a computer as there used to be w
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Hi,
Thank you for your reply and comments.
Except 'she works with a computer', the other two are correct, even this one is correct, 'She usually uses a computer at work'. Right?

TS
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Thinking SpainHi,Thank you for your reply and comments.Except 'she works with a computer', the other two are correct, even this one is correct, 'She usually uses a computer at work'. Right?TS
Right.
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Hi,
Thank you for all your replies.

TS

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