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RA19 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Need help with word usage
Hi,
I have a problem of choosing correct word, Can someone help me to solve my confusion on these words:
on and upon
on and onto
in and into
Thanks:)
I have a problem of choosing correct word, Can someone help me to solve my confusion on these words:
on and upon
on and onto
in and into
Thanks:)
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Hi RA19, With on/onto and in/into, the -to words show motion or direction. A person can be IN the house, but there needs to be movement for the person to be walking/going/running INTO the house. Likewise, I can sit ON the top of that rock, but I have to climb ONTO it - motion, movement.
- Hi RA19, With on/onto and in/into, the -to words show motion or direction.
- A person can be IN the house, but there needs to be movement for the person to be walking/going/running INTO the house.
- Likewise, I can sit ON the top of that rock, but I have to climb ONTO it - motion, movement.
- With on/upon, I don't see much difference, except that "upon" is on the top of something.
- "Look at those kids on those rocks" -- the kids could be climbing on the rocks, on the side or on the top.
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Hi RA19,
With on/onto and in/into, the -to words show motion or direction.
A person can be IN the house, but there needs to be movement for the person to be walking/going/running INTO the house.
Likewise, I can sit ON the top of that rock, but I have to climb ONTO it - motion, movement.
With on/upon, I don't see much difference, except that "upon" is on the top
With on/onto and in/into, the -to words show motion or direction.
A person can be IN the house, but there needs to be movement for the person to be walking/going/running INTO the house.
Likewise, I can sit ON the top of that rock, but I have to climb ONTO it - motion, movement.
With on/upon, I don't see much difference, except that "upon" is on the top
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Hmm its hard to explain but maybe a few examples will be helpful.
You can use on for direct things such as:
I am sitting on the chair.
My dinner is on the table.
We are on the grass.
but also for more abstract things:
I am working on the computer.
I am relying on a friend.
She is on the phone.
We are on holiday.
Upon is used le
You can use on for direct things such as:
I am sitting on the chair.
My dinner is on the table.
We are on the grass.
but also for more abstract things:
I am working on the computer.
I am relying on a friend.
She is on the phone.
We are on holiday.
Upon is used le
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