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Jenny chiu Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

chew/ chew on

Are they the same?

You should chew on some ginger.
You should chew some ginger.
  

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They are basically the same. I think it sounds more natural to say, "You should chew on some ginger" meaning you are not really eating it. But, it could be correct both ways in my opinion.

  • They are basically the same.
  • I think it sounds more natural to say, "You should chew on some ginger" meaning you are not really eating it.
  • But, it could be correct both ways in my opinion.
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They are basically the same. I think it sounds more natural to say, "You should chew on some ginger" meaning you are not really eating it. But, it could be correct both ways in my opinion.

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