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Lllaw Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Asking where to put an object

I've heard "where does it go" is better than "where do I put this," is the first one more natural? Are there any differences? Thank you!
  

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Both are OK. One may sound more natural than another, depending on the context. But your questions are wrong without a capital letter and a question mark.

— Clive

  • Both are OK.
  • One may sound more natural than another, depending on the context.
  • But your questions are wrong without a capital letter and a question mark.
  • It is also polite to say 'please'.
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Both are OK. One may sound more natural than another, depending on the context.

But your questions are wrong without a capital letter and a question mark.
It is also polite to say 'please'.
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Thank you!

I'm not sure if I got it right. For example, if I'me trying to figure out where to hang a painting in the room, which is more natural? And how about if I'm trying to figure out where to put down a vase?

Thanks again!
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Here's the broad idea.
Where does it go? This sounds like you are asking about something that is always kept in the same place.
eg I am helping you in your kitchen. I dry a pot. I ask you this question and you reply 'It goes in the cabinet in the corner'. The idea is that this is wh
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Thank you very much!
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