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Ticce Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Sit/stand something on something

Is it correct to say "to sit/stand something on something"

I sat the letter on the desk.

I stood a vase on the table.

  

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Ticce Is it correct to say "to sit/stand something on something" Yes, but depending on the object. "stand" can be used of things that are placed in an upright position, which would include your "vase" example. Your "letter" example hardly works.

  • Ticce Is it correct to say "to sit/stand something on something" Yes, but depending on the object.
  • "stand" can be used of things that are placed in an upright position, which would include your "vase" example.
  • Your "letter" example hardly works.
  • "sit" would normally be used for things that are less light/flimsy and/or things that fit within some kind of receptacle.
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TicceIs it correct to say "to sit/stand something on something"

Yes, but depending on the object. "stand" can be used of things that are placed in an upright position, which would include your "vase" example. Your "letter" example hardly works. "sit" would normally be used for things that are less light/flimsy and/or things that fit within some kind of rece

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