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Ahava_yin Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
on vs. under
The difference between a liquid and a gas is obvious on/under the conditions of temperature and pressure commonly found at the surface of the Earth.
Which one is correct? Thank you!
Which one is correct? Thank you!
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Actually, in would be better. If you have to pick one of those, use under. We don't use 'on' with conditions.
- Actually, in would be better.
- If you have to pick one of those, use under.
- We don't use 'on' with conditions.
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Actually, in would be better. If you have to pick one of those, use under. We don't use 'on' with conditions.
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Thank you 
It is confusing.
Is the expression "on the condition(s) that" used?
It is confusing.Is the expression "on the condition(s) that" used?
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not in this context.
'on the condition that' - I will mow the lawn on the condition that you do the laundry. It's creating a deal/contract.
'on the condition that' - I will mow the lawn on the condition that you do the laundry. It's creating a deal/contract.
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Thanks. now I see.
can i say,
on the condition that----related with a deal/contract
in the condition of----provide a necessary precondition
under the condition of---- when there's required environment
can i say,
on the condition that----related with a deal/contract
in the condition of----provide a necessary precondition
under the condition of---- when there's required environment
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