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Joseph A Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Up On

Hello everyone,

Is the usage of "up on" correct in the following sentence?

He jumped up on the desk.

PS. Here I mean he jumped up on it and stood on.

Regards,

JA

  

Top answer

Yes, that is correct given he was lower than the desk and jumped up to stand on top of the desk.

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  • Yes, that is correct given he was lower than the desk and jumped up to stand on top of the desk.
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Yes, that is correct given he was lower than the desk and jumped up to stand on top of the desk.
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If he were on the desk and began jumping on top of it, you would say, "He jumped upon the desk."
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