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Chariot Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
in/on the ceiling
Can we say there is some damage on /in the ceiling? Is this the correct sentence and which preposition should be used? Thank you.
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Damage to the ceiling
- Damage to the ceiling
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Mister MicawberDamage to the ceilingBut we can say "inflict damage on something", right? Also, "repair damage (found) on the ceiling".
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ChariotCan we say there is some damage on /in the ceiling? Is this the correct sentence and which preposition should be used? Thank you.A lizard is on the ceiling.
There is some water damage to the celing
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Hello M.,
1. He inflicted his views on a weary public.
2. They inflicted heavy losses on the Allied forces.
3. The present perfect has inflicted pain on
MilkyBut we can say "inflict damage on something", right?"On" in your example relates to the verb "inflict", not the noun "damage":
1. He inflicted his views on a weary public.
2. They inflicted heavy losses on the Allied forces.
3. The present perfect has inflicted pain on
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>3. The present perfect has inflicted pain on ESL students since 1354 AD
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