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Bagwis23 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
can anyone help me with the correct usage of in and on?
a bit confusing to me....thanks in advance 
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Hi Bagwis, The word 'in' refers to something that is inside of something; What is in the box? / What is inside of the box? Where in England are you from?
- Hi Bagwis, The word 'in' refers to something that is inside of something; What is in the box?
- / What is inside of the box?
- Where in England are you from?
- The word 'on' refers to what is active or is 'on top' I will turn the computer on / Michael is sitting on the chair / Point to me on the map of where in England you are from?
- I hope this helps:)
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Hi Bagwis,
The word 'in' refers to something that is inside of something;
What is in the box? / What is inside of the box? Where in England are you from?
The word 'on' refers to what is active or is 'on top'
I will turn the computer on / Michael is sitting on the chair / Point to me on the map of where in England you are from?
I hope this helps:)
The word 'in' refers to something that is inside of something;
What is in the box? / What is inside of the box? Where in England are you from?
The word 'on' refers to what is active or is 'on top'
I will turn the computer on / Michael is sitting on the chair / Point to me on the map of where in England you are from?
I hope this helps:)
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