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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

school prefect

Can I write:

John is a school prefect / prefect. He always goes to school on foot.
  

Top answer

Hi, Yes. But 'on foot' is not a common phrase in everyday English. I suggest 'He always walks to school'.

  • Hi, Yes.
  • But 'on foot' is not a common phrase in everyday English.
  • I suggest 'He always walks to school'.
  • Clive
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3 Answers
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Hi,
Yes. But 'on foot' is not a common phrase in everyday English. I suggest 'He always walks to school'.

Clive
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So, when do we use "on foot"? We got this phrase, but we seldom use it. What use of this phrase?
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Hi,

For example, in a more official and formal context, such as a police officer giving evidence about an accident. The victim was proceeding through the parking lot on foot, when she was struck by a vehicle.

Clive

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