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Inchoateknowledge Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
preposition
We say on friday night, on friday, and at night.
Is there an influence on which preposition we use before a noun phrase? Or is it illogically established irrespective of what
prepositions each noun has when they stand alone?
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"Is there an influence on which preposition we use before a noun phrase? Or is it illogically established irrespective of what prepositions each noun has when they stand alone?"
Is this sentence awkward? If so, what would you say?
Is there an influence on which preposition we use before a noun phrase? Or is it illogically established irrespective of what
prepositions each noun has when they stand alone?
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"Is there an influence on which preposition we use before a noun phrase? Or is it illogically established irrespective of what prepositions each noun has when they stand alone?"
Is this sentence awkward? If so, what would you say?
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Inchoateknowledge We say on friday night, on friday, and at night. We also often omit "on". Is there an influence on which preposition we use before a noun phrase?
- Inchoateknowledge We say on friday night, on friday, and at night.
- We also often omit "on".
- Is there an influence on which preposition we use before a noun phrase?
- Or is it illogically established irrespective of what prepositions each noun has when they stand alone?
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InchoateknowledgeWe say on friday night, on friday, and at night. We also often omit "on".
Is there an influence on which preposition we use before a noun phrase? Or is it illogically established irrespective of what
prepositions each noun has when they stand alone?
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Try to get a copy of a book called "English Prepositions Explained", truly wonderful read.
There indeed is some logic in English prepositions usage. Well, lots and lots of logic.
There indeed is some logic in English prepositions usage. Well, lots and lots of logic.
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Thank you both.
"English Prepositions Explained" I will try and lay my finger on it.
"English Prepositions Explained" I will try and lay my finger on it.
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