Which conversation is correct?

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Conversation oneTeacher A: What lesson are you on with?Teacher B: I am on with lesson three.*******************************************Conversation twoTeacher A: What lesson are you on?Teacher B: I am on lesson three.?

Clive · Accepted Answer

#1 incorrect.
#2 correct

Anonymous · Answer

Could you explain please?

Clive · Answer

We simply don't say I am on with lesson three. 'With' is not appropriate.

Would you want to say eg The cup is on with the table? Or would you say The cup is on the table?

Sunny123 · Answer

Ok, thank you Clive. Are you supposed to be a native British English speaker or a native American English speaker?

Clive · Answer

I lived in Britain for my early life, but I have lived in Canada for many years.

Don't ask Are you supposed to be . . . . Just ask Are you . . .

Supposed to be implies that I should be but am not.

Clive

Sunny123 · Answer

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Khoff · Answer

CliveWould you want to say eg The cup is on with the table? Or would you say The cup is on with the table?

A subtle difference, to be sure.

Clive · Answer

Thanks, Khoff. I just like to check whether anyone is paying attention.

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