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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

some prepositions

Can I say,

The vase is placed on the edge of the table.

He used a lawnmower to cut the weeds.

The motorcyclist is speeding on the road.
  

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Vincent Teo Can I say, The vase is placed on the edge of the table. He used a lawnmower to cut the weeds. The motorcyclist is speeding on the road.

  • Vincent Teo Can I say, The vase is placed on the edge of the table.
  • He used a lawnmower to cut the weeds.
  • The motorcyclist is speeding on the road.
  • Near the edge ('on' gives me the idea that the vase is part on, part off, the table).
  • I think speeding down the road seems more natural.
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Vincent TeoCan I say,

The vase is placed on the edge of the table.

He used a lawnmower to cut the weeds.

The motorcyclist is speeding on the road.


Near the edge ('on' gives me the idea that the vase is part on, part off, the table).
I think speeding down the road seems more natural.
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Philip, how about " I put my towel on the edge of the pool"?

PS: It's not too bad if you have one of those that you drive in and has a beerholder

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