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Nicetomeetyou Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Make a difference?

Does the choice of prepositions make a difference?

The sand on/at the beach can be very hot in summer.

  

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nicetomeetyou Does the choice of prepositions make a difference? Yes. The difference is that "on" makes the beach a mere object, and "at" makes it a location or destination.

  • nicetomeetyou Does the choice of prepositions make a difference?
  • Yes.
  • The difference is that "on" makes the beach a mere object, and "at" makes it a location or destination.
  • The sand in my backyard stays cool, but the sand on the beach over there can be very hot.
  • and The sand at the beach can be very hot, so don't forget to pack your flip-flops if you decide to go there for vacation instead of the mountains.
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nicetomeetyouDoes the choice of prepositions make a difference?

Yes. The difference is that "on" makes the beach a mere object, and "at" makes it a location or destination.

The sand in my backyard stays cool, but the sand on the beach over there can be very hot.

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The sand at the beach can be very hot, so don't forget to pack your flip-f

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