Preposition problem
The branches are rubbing against/ rubbing the roof.
He hit his glass on/ against the table.
Which one is correct in either pair?
Please help!
Top answer
1. "Rubbing against" is correct. "Rubbing the roof" is not right.
- 1.
- "Rubbing against" is correct.
- "Rubbing the roof" is not right.
- The verb "rubbing" would usually indicate a human or animal is doing the rubbing.
- 2.
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1. "Rubbing against" is correct. "Rubbing the roof" is not right. The verb "rubbing" would usually indicate a human or animal is doing the rubbing.
2. Both can be okay, but the meaning is slightly different with each. "On" would usually indicate a deliberate hitting of the table with his glass ("He hit his glass on the table hard to draw the inattentive waiter's attention.").
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You don't have a preposition in one of your alternatives, but anyway they all OK.
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