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Davidrock65 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

ON

0 a)I can't believe she canceled it 01b00on02b00 me!02br
00b)My mom walked in 01b00on02b00 us while we were watching porn.02br
00c)We are brothers. You cannot call the cops 01b00on 02b00me!02br
00d)My car broke down 01b00on02b00 me this morning.02br
00e)You can't walk out 01b00on02b00 him like that!02br
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00Dear teachers02br
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00What does ON mean in the above sentences?02br
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00I looked it up in the dictionary and it says On also means 01i00"something has happened to someone."02br
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00I don't think, however, that the explanation fits well with the sentences.02br
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00Thanks for answering 0-
  

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02br 00c)We are brothers. 02font 02br 02br 01font 00These short prepositions can have many, many meanings that are tricky for learners. 02b 02font 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

  • 02br 00c)We are brothers.
  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 00These short prepositions can have many, many meanings that are tricky for learners.
  • 02b 02font 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00a)I can't believe she canceled it 01b00on02b00 me!02br
00b)My mom walked in 01b00on02b00 us while we were watching ****.02br
00c)We are brothers. You cannot call the cops 01b00on 02b00me!02br
00d)My car broke down 01b

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