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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

On or at

Is it on or at?

I am on or at the last chapter of the book.

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I am on or at the last chapter of the book. Both are OK. 'On' suggests that you have already begun reading it; 'at' does not.

— Mister Micawber

  • I am on or at the last chapter of the book.
  • Both are OK.
  • 'On' suggests that you have already begun reading it; 'at' does not.
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AnonymousIs it on or at?I am on or at the last chapter of the book.
Both are OK. 'On' suggests that you have already begun reading it; 'at' does not.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousIs it on or at?I am on or at the last chapter of the book.Both are OK. 'On' suggests that you have already begun reading it; 'at' does not.
Great thanks a lot teacher. What about 'in'?

Also what about the below sentence?

I achieved my first goal in life. Now, I am on/at my second goal.

Are both OK? If so, wha
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AnonymousNow, I am on/at my second goal.Are both OK?
Yes.
Anonymouswhat does each suggest here?
'At' = you've reached it.
'On' = you're working on it.
AnonymousWhat about 'in'?
OK for your original sentence: you're reading the chapter.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousNow, I am on/at my second goal.Are both OK?Yes.Anonymouswhat does each suggest here?'At' = you've reached it.'On' = you're working on it.AnonymousWhat about 'in'?OK for your original sentence: you're reading the chapter.
Thanks teacher.

So does 'at', meaning I have reached it as you said, mean I haven't begun working on it but
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Mister Micawberreached = completed
Oh I see. So the use of 'at' in the second example does not imply the same meaning as in the original example!! Have I understood correctly?

Also, do you agree that 'in' does not work in the second example?
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