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Jooney Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Fell off/from the tree

Hi,



In the above thread, they say 'fell from the tree' is a lot more common than 'fell off the tree'.

Isn't it supposed to be the other way around?

I mean someone was 'on' the tree before he fell.

Could someone provide an explanation for this?

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Hi, 'From' is more common than 'off'. 'Off' and 'on' do not sound right. I suppose that's because we do not think of a tree as a single surface.

— Clive

  • Hi, 'From' is more common than 'off'.
  • 'Off' and 'on' do not sound right.
  • I suppose that's because we do not think of a tree as a single surface.
  • But I'd say the most common expression is ' He fell out of a tree'.
  • We also commonly use 'in' with trees, eg 'He is sitting up in a tree'.
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Hi,

'From' is more common than 'off'.

'Off' and 'on' do not sound right. I suppose that's because we do not think of a tree as a single surface.


But I'd say the most common expression is

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Thank you very much, Clive. I think I understand it now.
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Hi Clive!

thank you for your precious clarification.

When it comes to bikes instead, which on would you use? Emotion: smile
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I fall/come off my bike.
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thank you so much!

Sorry, the last question...is it completely wrong to say I fell from my bike or is it still grammatically acceptable?

Marco
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Anonymous...is it completely wrong to say I fell from my bike or is it still grammatically acceptable?
It sounds most unnatural to me.
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A sentence can have correct grammar yet may never be said by a native speaker.

Clive
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thank you again! you have been every helpful!
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I fell off a bridge and survived it was kewl you should try it it's really radical . ??????
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