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Moon7296 Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
sit it/ sit it on
1. Tell some students to sit in the classroom
2. I agree. I also think Dave should sit in on the interview. I'll find out when he's available.
3. Tell some students to sit in on class.
Q) I found the example #1 and #2 on the net. I was wondering when you put the preposition on with the expression "sit in." Is #3 natural about the use of "on?"
2. I agree. I also think Dave should sit in on the interview. I'll find out when he's available.
3. Tell some students to sit in on class.
Q) I found the example #1 and #2 on the net. I was wondering when you put the preposition on with the expression "sit in." Is #3 natural about the use of "on?"
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1. Tell some students [to sit] [in the classroom], and tell some [to sit] [in the hallway]. ) 2.
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- Tell some students [to sit] [in the classroom], and tell some [to sit] [in the hallway].
- ) 2.
- I also think Dave should [sit in] [on the interview].
- (should be present and observe at the interview) 3.
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1. Tell some students [to sit] [in the classroom], and tell some [to sit] [in the hallway]. (Literal sitting.)
2. I also think Dave should [sit in] [on the interview]. (should be present and observe at the interview)
3. Tell some students [to sit in] [on the class]. (to be present and observe when class is in session; either once or for the entire semester)
2. I also think Dave should [sit in] [on the interview]. (should be present and observe at the interview)
3. Tell some students [to sit in] [on the class]. (to be present and observe when class is in session; either once or for the entire semester)
moon7296
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"sit in on" is used with objects like "interview", "discussion", "meeting" etc.
"sit in on class" is possible, but it suggests something different from attending class in the normal way -- some kind of observational role, for instance.
"sit in on class" is possible, but it suggests something different from attending class in the normal way -- some kind of observational role, for instance.
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