Join vs join in
I have trouble trying to figure out when to use these verbs "join" and "join in". I am going to make up a few sentences below.
(1) I would like to join your lunch today.
(2) I will join your campaign against violence against children.
(3) I will join the program about job search techniques.
(4) I would like to join your birthday party next week.
(5) I will join the hunt for the missing child.
My non-native English speaking friends and I think that "join" sounds good to our non-native ears. Probably, we are wrong. How do you know when to use "join" and "join in"? Please help us. Thank you very much for your help.
Top answer
Generally, 'join' sits better in a sentence but 'join in' can be used when explaining that you're getting involved with people already doing an activity. For example: It looks like you're having fun ; can I join in? I decided to join in the singing.
- Generally, 'join' sits better in a sentence but 'join in' can be used when explaining that you're getting involved with people already doing an activity.
- For example: It looks like you're having fun ; can I join in?
- I decided to join in the singing.
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Generally, 'join' sits better in a sentence but 'join in' can be used when explaining that you're getting involved with people already doing an activity.
For example:
It looks like you're having fun ; can I join in?
I decided to join in the singing.
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