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Lucas21c Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Usage of 'On'
Could you tell me whether I can say "Where can I be on
an international flighlt in this airport?" instead of "Where can I board an internationl flight in this airport?"
Thank you.
an international flighlt in this airport?" instead of "Where can I board an internationl flight in this airport?"
Thank you.
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Hello Lucas. I don't think you can say this. To be on a flight means either to be in the air on the flight, or, just, to be booked on the flight, ie.
- Hello Lucas.
- I don't think you can say this.
- To be on a flight means either to be in the air on the flight, or, just, to be booked on the flight, ie.
- to be due to take the flight.
- It cannot easily mean to board a flight, in the British English I know.
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Hello Lucas.
I don't think you can say this.
To be on a flight means either to be in the air on the flight, or, just, to be booked on the flight, ie. to be due to take the flight.
It cannot easily mean to board a flight, in the British English I know.
I don't think you can say this.
To be on a flight means either to be in the air on the flight, or, just, to be booked on the flight, ie. to be due to take the flight.
It cannot easily mean to board a flight, in the British English I know.
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lucas21cWhere can I board~ Where can I get on
(Not Where can I be on)
But board is better.
CJ
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