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Kooyeen Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Turn into, onto... Sunset Street

Hi,
should I turn into or onto, ot just in or to or on ... a street, road, boulevard, etc.?

At the first intersection, turn ... Sunset Street.
Take the first left and then turn ... Sunrise Boulevard.

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left/right onto (AmE) It's the only combination I ever use in that context. Also when giving directions: At the first intersection turn right and you'll be on ... Street.

— CalifJim

  • left/right onto (AmE) It's the only combination I ever use in that context.
  • Also when giving directions: At the first intersection turn right and you'll be on ...
  • Street.
  • CJ _______ Or when catching the train: -- Quick!
  • I've only got 30 seconds!
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left/right onto (AmE) It's the only combination I ever use in that context.

Also when giving directions:

At the first intersection turn right and you'll be on ... Street.

CJ
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Or when catching the train:
-- Quick! I've only got 30 seconds! How do I get to platform 19?
-- Turn left and you'll be right; turn right a
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CalifJim[Sorry. I couldn't resist. Emotion: smile ]
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I understand, thanks a lot.
CalifJim -- Quick! I've only got 30 seconds! How do I get to platform 19?
-- Turn left and you'll be right; turn right and you'll be left!

LOL, that's a good example to show learners how weird English can be...
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