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Magic-dragon Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
On his going out, it began to rain.
I'd be happy if someone would answer my questions. Thanks in advance.
Are the following 2 sentences grammatically correct?
(Of course I know "as soon as" is commonly used.)
A: On his going out, it began to rain.
B: On his going out, they began to talk about the matter.
Are the following 2 sentences grammatically correct?
(Of course I know "as soon as" is commonly used.)
A: On his going out, it began to rain.
B: On his going out, they began to talk about the matter.
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I find this usage of "on" instead of "after" very awkward in this particular case, notwithstanding it's absolutely correct. I am not a native though...
- I find this usage of "on" instead of "after" very awkward in this particular case, notwithstanding it's absolutely correct.
- I am not a native though...
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I find this usage of "on" instead of "after" very awkward in this particular case, notwithstanding it's absolutely correct. I am not a native though...
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Would avoid on, as symultaneity or precedence isn't clear:
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on
(4) occurrence at the same time as or following or as a result of something<will send a check on receipt of the book> <will do it on your arrival> <was uneasy on arriving home and finding no one there>
Merriam-We
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on
(4) occurrence at the same time as or following or as a result of something<will send a check on receipt of the book> <will do it on your arrival> <was uneasy on arriving home and finding no one there>
Merriam-We
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Marius:
I am afraid "on" cannot express simultaneity...
«will send a check on receipt of the book» — means "right after the book will be received."
I think simultaneity is not the right word here, it should be "immediate sequence" (if you understand my English).
By simultaneity the MW authors mean situations when the beginning of one action is simultaneous with
I am afraid "on" cannot express simultaneity...
«will send a check on receipt of the book» — means "right after the book will be received."
I think simultaneity is not the right word here, it should be "immediate sequence" (if you understand my English).
By simultaneity the MW authors mean situations when the beginning of one action is simultaneous with
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Pls read the dictionary page above: "at the same time as" - that's "simultaneous"
Also, see Cambridge:
Please hand in your keys at reception on your departure from (= when
you leave) the hotel.
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defin
Also, see Cambridge:
Please hand in your keys at reception on your departure from (= when
you leave) the hotel.
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defin
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Hi Magic-dragon
Both of your sentences are extremely awkward to me. Here are some other examples:
On/upon Jack's departure from the meeting, everyone began to gossip about him.
On/upon leaving the house, he noticed that it had begun to rain. (i.e. the rain probably began before he left, but he noticed the rain at almost precisely the same time that he lef
Both of your sentences are extremely awkward to me. Here are some other examples:
On/upon Jack's departure from the meeting, everyone began to gossip about him.
On/upon leaving the house, he noticed that it had begun to rain. (i.e. the rain probably began before he left, but he noticed the rain at almost precisely the same time that he lef
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