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Teo Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
on/in the [plural noun]
We normally say on the [mountain, island etc].
Which is correct or better when the noun is plural, # 1 or # 2?
1. on the [mountains, islands etc]
2. in the [mountains, islands etc]
Thanks a lot for your reply.
Which is correct or better when the noun is plural, # 1 or # 2?
1. on the [mountains, islands etc]
2. in the [mountains, islands etc]
Thanks a lot for your reply.
Top answer
I would say on/in the islands and in the mountains.
- I would say on/in the islands and in the mountains.
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[ 1. on the hill 2. on the hills 3. in the hill 4 in the hills ] Which expressions is not acceptable?
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All are acceptable. It depends on which aspect of hills you are talking about -- the surfaces, the volumes, or the entire geographical territory.
on the surface of the hill
on the surface of the hills
in the interior of the hill (as a cave or something buried)
in the territory of hilly country (OR in the interiors of the hills)
See also my post on you
on the surface of the hill
on the surface of the hills
in the interior of the hill (as a cave or something buried)
in the territory of hilly country (OR in the interiors of the hills)
See also my post on you
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