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Paddy8788 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
The difference between "on" and "about"
Hi!
I have a question that really confuses me for several days. What is the difference between "on" and "about"?
For examples,
Professor Smith talks about Physics.
Professor Smith talks on Physics.
What is the difference between them?
Thank you!
I have a question that really confuses me for several days. What is the difference between "on" and "about"?
For examples,
Professor Smith talks about Physics.
Professor Smith talks on Physics.
What is the difference between them?
Thank you!
Top answer
To talk about something is to chat about it, to have a conversation about it in an informal setting. To talk on something is to give a fairly formal talk on the topic with the intent to instruct, inform, or educate. CJ
- To talk about something is to chat about it, to have a conversation about it in an informal setting.
- To talk on something is to give a fairly formal talk on the topic with the intent to instruct, inform, or educate.
- CJ
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To talk about something is to chat about it, to have a conversation about it in an informal setting.
To talk on something is to give a fairly formal talk on the topic with the intent to instruct, inform, or educate.
CJ
To talk on something is to give a fairly formal talk on the topic with the intent to instruct, inform, or educate.
CJ
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