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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Borrow books on fairy tales

Can I say,

She likes to borrow books on fairy tales or legends.

Why do we use "on"? In what kind of situation, we have to use "on"? After the word "borrow?
  

Top answer

Yes, that is fine. The word 'borrow' is irrelevant. One of the meanings of ' on ' is 'topic'.

  • Yes, that is fine.
  • The word 'borrow' is irrelevant.
  • One of the meanings of ' on ' is 'topic'.
  • Books/Magazines/Essays/Conversations/Discussions/ on fairy tales .
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Yes, that is fine. The word 'borrow' is irrelevant. One of the meanings of 'on' is 'topic'. Books/Magazines/Essays/Conversations/Discussions/ on fairy tales.
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