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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Playing on/with the swings
The children were playing on the swings in the playground.
Hi,
I wonder if I could say "playing with the swings" instead of "... on the swings" in the above?
If not, why is it ok to say "play with fire/water?" Thanks.
Hi,
I wonder if I could say "playing with the swings" instead of "... on the swings" in the above?
If not, why is it ok to say "play with fire/water?" Thanks.
Top answer
No. 'With' is used for objects of play, not instruments of play.
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- 'With' is used for objects of play, not instruments of play.
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No. 'With' is used for objects of play, not instruments of play.
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Thanks, Mister.
Then is it the same to say "swinging on the swing?"
Then is it the same to say "swinging on the swing?"
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Yes, though sometimes children play on the swings without swinging-- they twist them, hang from the crossbars, etc.
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