Which preposition to use?

Question

How would you say this naturally? Is 'on' the correct one?

I hate it when you don't know the outcome of a basketball game and you are on your Facebook home page, you scroll down very fast to avoid seeing the score if someone has posted it and you stop scrolling down right <on/where the score [is[> and by accident see it.
Thank you so much

Doctor D · Accepted Answer

I would say "where" because you are looking for the location of the stop. (Also, I would make this into more than one sentence.)

Anonymous · Answer

Would you please tell me which preposition to use in the sentences and if the sentence are nicely put?

I rarely like a movie so much that I don't/as to not to want it to end.
I need gloves that fit (for) my long nails.
I can't wait for/until my baby to born.
Don't drive to close to/of the opposing traffic while on your scooter trying to weave around traffic.
She drove into/in traffic.
I wear this scooter helmet to be legal on my bike. You can't drive a scooter without a helmet but if I get into/in an accident, this helmet isn't going to save my life.
When my legs dangle from/off somwhere or stay in the same position for long periods of time, they fall asleep.
Don't tell me all these bad things about/of a guy I'm about to meet. I don't want it to affect my view of him.
That's the ring tone I set to/for my wife. Every time she calls, that the ring tone I get.
Of/From one second to the next, I could hear something going on in the living room but didn't hear anyone enter the house.
I don't think you will last/survive/manage 6 week on/with soup alone.
You should leave you faucet on/running/open.

Thank you for you help with the prepositions.

Doctor D · Answer

Here are my suggestions:

I rarely like a movie so much that I don't/as to not to want it to end.
I rarely like a movie so much that I don't want it to end. (or: that I hate to see it end).

I need gloves that fit (for) my long nails.

I need gloves that fit over my long nails.

I can't wait for/until my baby to born.

I can't wait for my baby to be born. OR I can't wait until my baby is born.

Don't drive to close to/of the opposing traffic while on your scooter trying to weave around traffic.
Don't drive too close to the opposing traffic while trying to weave around traffic on your scooter.

She drove into/in traffic.
Either, but different meanings. She drove into traffic. (She was going along and came upon traffic.) She drove in traffic. (She was driving on streets with a lot of traffic.) Also, I would probably say "heavy traffic" or "thick traffic" to clarify that it was a problem, since you can have "light traffic."

I wear this scooter helmet to be legal on my bike. You can't drive a scooter without a helmet but if I get into/in an accident, this helmet isn't going to save my life. (Or: have an accident)

When my legs dangle from/off somewhere or stay in the same position for long periods of time, they fall asleep.
This is a little awkwardly expressed. I would reword it and also use the "either...or" structure since you are talking about two options that cause one event. "When my legs are either dangling in the air or staying in the same position for long periods of time, they fall asleep."

Don't tell me all these bad things about/of a guy I'm about to meet. I don't want it to affect my view of him.

That's the ring tone I set to/for my wife. Every time she calls, that's the ring tone I get.
"For" but the problem is that "I set for my wife" could mean that you set it up for her on her phone. So, perhaps, "That's the ring tone I assigned to my wife."

Of/From one second to the next, I could hear something going on in the living room but didn't hear anyone enter the house.

I don't think you will last/survive/manage 6 week on/with soup alone.

You should leave you faucet on/running/open.
Any of these, though I prefer "running."

I hope that answers your questions.

Anonymous · Answer

Is using 'from one minute to the next' correct in this context?
Of/From one second to the next, I could hear something going on in the living room but didn't hear anyone enter the house.

Is this correct?
I was petting the cat and from one minute to the next it no longer wants to come near me.

Which verb should I have used?
I don't think you will last/survive/manage 6 week on/with soup alone.

Could I PLEASE ask multiple choice that I don't know about preposition questions please?
Is this natural phrasing?
A woman can miscarry till 3 months pregnant.

I can't believe you can identify what day of the year it is by/from what you are wearing. (said while looking at photos)

What is the fastest you have ever done that in? Is this correct English with 'in'? Is the question correct?
The fastest I've ever done that in is 3:34. Is this correct?

About a video game
If the goal of the game is to get to as high a level as possible starting at level 1, would you say I'm level 45 or I have level 45, I'm on level 45, I'm at level 45.

I've played more on/with this account. That's why I'm/have a higher/I'm on/at a higher level on/with this account than that one.

Does the preposition 'besides" means "other than' or "except"?
I love when you get angry at other people besides me of course. It is ****.

Other than/apart from that, it is perfect.

They are looking at everything but/other than the movie. Which is correct?

My body is itching like/ as there are insects on/on top it. Is the sentence correct English?
My beard is just long enough that it is uncomfortable (for me) when I sleep on/with it. Which preposition is correct? How would you phrase?
The coach will keep an eye on/at the score to determine when to said his best player back in the game. Is determine used correctly?
It is funny how/in the way the brain works.
We remodeled the house for the baby('s arrival)/in preparation for the baby's arrival. What are the different ways of saying?

How would you as a teacher write this?
Is there anyway to shave my long beard into/to a 2 day stubble and no no shaven totally off with a manual razor?

Which preposition is correct? What do you think of the sentences worded correctly?
When watching videos online, some sites won't let you skip to any part of/in the video unless the part you are skipping to has already loaded. If you press the loading bar/tool where the video/part of the loading bar that hasn't loaded/buffered, it takes you back to the beginning of the video.
Other site allow you to skip to any part in/of the video regardless of whether the content has loaded/buffered. The content/video will then start loading/buffering from that point on.

Is marker correct and how would you have said it?

There are some videos where you can't skip to any part in/of the movie but skip to specific markers that are 30 econds apart.

Is 'for' correct? And is 'only way' correct with 'in a state which is 'coma'?

The only way I'm forgiving him and talking to him again is if he's in a coma. He has no excuse for standing me up 3 days in a row. The only reason for which I would forgive him is if he's in a coma.

I have a problem with 'for which' because I'm not sure one says 'the only reason I would forgive him FOR'
Would would drop the FOR above right? If so wouldn't the sentence read
The only reason I would forgive him is if he's in a coma.

Is it correct to say
The only reason I would forgive him for is if he's in a coma.
The only reason for which I would forgive him is if he's in a coma.

These 2 are the same. Are they correct or is 3 correct? Maybe they mean different things?
The only reason I would do that for is to/if...
The only reason for which I would do that is to/if...

The only reason I would do that is to/if...

Does the 'for you' change a thing?

Your hands are too dirty for you to be touching the food.
Your hands are too dirty to be touching the food.

Does the 'for him' change a thing?
John called Sam to give him the code to the safe - John knows the code.
John called Sam for him to give the code to the safe - Sam knows the code.

Does the 'for me' change a thing?
When people call me from downstairs [for me] to open the building door, it never works.

I don't know which is correct? Cqn you help with the 3 sentencess below Sir?
How would you phrase this?
When he shoots the ball, I'm thinking more that he's going to miss the shot than make it.
When he shoots the ball, I'm more likely to think that he's going to miss the shot than make it.
When he shoots the ball, I think he's more likely going to miss the shot than make it.

Does the way I wrote it make sense? Do you know what I mean?
Yoy said you spend about 10 dollars a day on food. What is it you had in mind eating when you said 10 dollars? You could
have said 20 depending on what you had yourself eating in your mind.

Is this correct? Does differently modify how I cook or how others?
It's funny seeing how other people cook the food that you cook differently. Is differently at the end correct?

Which is correct?
It hurts less and less as it gets shorter.
It hurts less and less the shorter it gets.
The shorter it gets, the less it hurts.
If your back starts hurting more and more over the next hour, go to the ER.

Is this ad correct : Couple to fully participate in the efficient service comparable to a 5-star hotel. Duties will include driving and vehicle maintenance, cooking and other kitchen prep, waiting on tables, and housekeeping

Thank you for all the amazing help. Happy New year to you Sir

Doctor D · Answer

This is quite a string of questions. Much too much for any one request. However, this once I will attempt to respond to your list (but never again).

Is using 'from one minute to the next' correct in this context?
Of/From one second to the next, I could hear something going on in the living room but didn't hear anyone enter the house. [From is the correct choice]

Is this correct?
I was petting the cat and from one minute to the next it no longer wants to come near me.

Which verb should I have used?
I don't think you will last/survive/manage 6 week on/with soup alone. [All of them make sense, but I think the best choice would be "survive."]
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Could I PLEASE ask multiple choice that I don't know about preposition questions please?
Is this natural phrasing?
A woman can miscarry till 3 months pregnant. [This is all right, but I prefer: "A woman can miscarry until she is 3 months pregnant."]

I can't believe you can identify what day of the year it is by/from what you are wearing. (said while looking at photos) [Either]

What is the fastest you have ever done that in? Is this correct English with 'in'? Is the question correct?
The fastest I've ever done that in is 3:34. Is this correct? [Yes. But you can avoid the problem by being more detailed: The fastest I've ever raced the one kilometer is 3:34.]

About a video game
If the goal of the game is to get to as high a level as possible starting at level 1, would you say I'm level 45 or I have level 45, I'm on level 45, I'm at level 45.
[I would word it: If the goal of the game is to reach the highest level possible, starting at level 1, would you say I'm currently at level 45?]

I've played more on/with this account. That's why I'm/have a higher/I'm on/at a higher level on/with this account than that one. [I've played more on this account. That's why I'm at a higher level in this account than in that one.]

Does the preposition 'besides" means "other than' or "except"? [It means either of those since they are interchangeable]
I love when you get angry at other people, besides me of course. It is ****. [Fine, but add the comma because this is a side remark.]

Other than/apart from that, it is perfect. [Either is fine]

They are looking at everything but/other than the movie. Which is correct?
["But" is better; "except "would be another choice.]

My body is itching like/ as there are insects on/on top it. Is the sentence correct English?

My beard is just long enough that it is uncomfortable (for me) when I sleep on/with it. Which preposition is correct? How would you phrase? ["My beard is just long enough to be uncomfortable when I sleep." You don't need "for me"~~that's assumed~~-and you don't need "on/with it"--the beard is attached so that is also assumed.]

The coach will keep an eye on/at the score to determine when to said his best player back in the game. Is determine used correctly? [Yes, "determine" is fine. Also: "on the score" and "send his best player."]

It is funny how/in the way the brain works. [Either: It is funny how the brain works. Or: The way the brain works is funny." No "in the way."]

We remodeled the house for the baby('s arrival)/in preparation for the baby's arrival. What are the different ways of saying? [For the baby/for the baby's arrival--neither seem quite clear. I would say "in preparation for." You could also say "To prepare for our new baby, we remodeled the house" or similar wording.]

How would you as a teacher write this?
Is there anyway to shave my long beard into/to a 2 day stubble and no no shaven totally off with a manual razor? [Is there any way to use a manual razor to shave my long beard down to the length of two-day stubble without shaving it totally off?]

Which preposition is correct? What do you think of the sentences worded correctly?
When watching videos online, some sites won't let you skip to any part of/in the video unless the part you are skipping to has already loaded. If you press the loading bar/tool where the video/part of the loading bar that hasn't loaded/buffered, it takes you back to the beginning of the video.
Other site allow you to skip to any part in/of the video regardless of whether the content has loaded/buffered. The content/video will then start loading/buffering from that point on.
[The opening is incorrect, because "watching" suggests that "you" are the subject but the actual subject is "some sites." This "dangling construction" should always be avoided.
I would re-word the rest for clarity:
When watching videos online, you will find that some sites won't let you skip to another part of the video unless the part you are skipping to has already loaded. If you click on the loading bar/tool at a point where the video hasn't loaded/buffered, it takes you back to the beginning of the video.
Other sites allow you to skip to any part of the video, regardless of whether the content has loaded/buffered or not. The content/video will then start loading/buffering from that point on.

Is marker correct and how would you have said it?
There are some videos where you can't skip to any part in/of the movie but skip to specific markers that are 30 seconds apart. [Either. Also, I would say "but instead"]

Is 'for' correct? And is 'only way' correct with 'in a state which is 'coma'?
The only way I'm forgiving him and talking to him again is if he's in a coma. He has no excuse for standing me up 3 days in a row. The only reason for which I would forgive him is if he's in a coma.

I have a problem with 'for which' because I'm not sure one says 'the only reason I would forgive him FOR'
Would would drop the FOR above right? If so wouldn't the sentence read
The only reason I would forgive him is if he's in a coma.

[Yes, I too am having trouble with the logic of this wording. All of it. First, there is a lot of repetition. So let's boil the sentences down.
"He has no excuse for standing me up 3 days in a row. I will only forgive him if he's in a coma."
If you want to include some of the earlier wording, expand the second sentence: "I am not going to forgive him or talk to him again unless he's in a coma."
Or, better: "The only reason to forgive him or talk to him again is if I find out he's been in a coma."]

Is it correct to say
The only reason I would forgive him for is if he's in a coma.
The only reason for which I would forgive him is if he's in a coma.
[No, you can't forgive a reason, which is what this wording suggests]

These 2 are the same. Are they correct or is 3 correct? Maybe they mean different things?
The only reason I would do that for is to/if...
The only reason for which I would do that is to/if...
The only reason I would do that is to/if...
[The word which is assumed and not said is 'why"--the sentence means:
The only reason why I would do that is ... So drop the "for which"]

Does the 'for you' change a thing? [it adds more emphasis on "you"]
Your hands are too dirty for you to be touching the food.
Your hands are too dirty to be touching the food.

Does the 'for him' change a thing?
John called Sam to give him the code to the safe - John knows the code.
John called Sam for him to give the code to the safe - Sam knows the code.
[Both of these sentences are confusing. They should be reworded to avoid that.

John called Sam and gave him the code to the safe. (John called and gave--two actions)
John called Sam to ask for the code to the safe. (John called for this reason)]

Does the 'for me' change a thing?
When people call me from downstairs [for me] to open the building door, it never works.
[The "for me" is not enough. "When people call me from downstairs to ask me to open the building door ..."]

I don't know which is correct? Can you help with the 3 sentences below Sir?
How would you phrase this?
When he shoots the ball, I'm thinking more that he's going to miss the shot than make it.
When he shoots the ball, I'm more likely to think that he's going to miss the shot than make it.
When he shoots the ball, I think he's more likely going to miss the shot than make it.
[#2 is correct if you are talking about what you think during the moment he shoots the ball.
If you want to say what you think in general, at all times, then I would reword #3 to say:
"I think that when he shoots the ball, he's more likely to miss the shot than make it."]

Does the way I wrote it make sense? Do you know what I mean?
You said you spend about 10 dollars a day on food. What is it you had in mind eating when you said 10 dollars? You could have said 20 depending on what you had yourself eating in your mind.
[To be logical, shouldn't you say "you plan to spend about $10 a day on food"? Because if they spent $10 a day on food already, there is nothing "in mind"--it all actually took place. If it is a proposal, then the rest follows logically. However, there is a confusing usage" "in mind" vs "in your mind" which mean different things but sound like they were meant to be parallel statements.
So I would say something like: "You said that you plan to spend about $10 a day on food. What is it that you had in mind to eat when you said $10? You could have said $20, depending on what exactly you saw yourself as eating."]

Is this correct? Does differently modify how I cook or how others?
It's funny seeing how other people cook the food that you cook differently. Is differently at the end correct? [It is correct but it modifies "you cook." If you want to apply "differently" to how other people cook, you need to move it ("how differently other people cook")]

Which is correct?
It hurts less and less as it gets shorter.
It hurts less and less the shorter it gets.
The shorter it gets, the less it hurts. [All 3 are okay, but #3 is better worded]
If your back starts hurting more and more over the next hour, go to the ER.
["and more" is not needed]

Is this ad correct : Couple to fully participate in the efficient service comparable to a 5-star hotel. Duties will include driving and vehicle maintenance, cooking and other kitchen prep, waiting on tables, and housekeeping
[I would change "in the efficient service"--for example:

Couple to fully participate in providing an efficient service...
Couple to fully participate in our efficient service which is comparable ...]

A Final Note: Since I did not limit myself to yes and no, you may have additional particular questions. Please raise each issue one at a time, not in a massive request. This will make it easier for me to find time to answer you.

Doctor D · Answer

Let me add one clarification that came to me overnight.
Here is one of your original sentences:
The only reason for which I would forgive him is if he's in a coma.
The problem is in the "for which" language. It puts together two different parts of the sentence by skipping some needed language.

What it should say is
The only reason for his behavior which would excuse him is that he's been in a coma.
So the "for" explains what reasons we are looking for (reasons for his behavior) and the "which" explains the sort of results (reasons which would excuse).

Hope this helps.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi Doctor D,

Which is correct?
It hurts less and less as it gets shorter.
It hurts less and less the shorter it gets.
The shorter it gets, the less it hurts. [All 3 are okay, but #3 is better worded]
If your back starts hurting more and more over the next hour, go to the ER.
["and more" is not needed]

Would you say that the red sentence is natural?

Could you please tell me if shorter and longer are correct?

It seems that longer works but shorter doesn't. Is it correct to say longer or shorter?

Sometimes the light stays on longer, sometimes it stays on shorter.
I stayed in the country longer than you.

Could you help me explain this?

The letters are people A,B,C,D = Family A E,F,G,H = Family B

A = grandma E = grandma

B = mother F = mother

C = daugter G = daugter

D = grand daughter H = grand daughter

Can you say that

B and F are of the same level generation.

Can C and D be of the same generation? Or is C and D of 2 different generations?

Do you say 'of the same generation or of different generation?

Is market value and market price the same and how do you use it?

I'm playing a game where you are a manager of a football team and you have to buy and sell players.
How would you phrase the following please?

I bought the player under market price. The market price this player was 2000 and I was able to get him for 1500.
The market price is what the player is worth right?
is that synonymous?
The market price is 2000.
He is worth 2000.

does market value work? Is market value the same as market price ?
The market value/price the player is 2000.

I sold a player and

1 I got market value for the player. [Is this correct?]

Could you tell me if you spot any errors here as I'm not sure they are correct?

She takes on an Italian accent when she imitates everyone regardless of what country they are from.
The receipt is also the warranty/doubles as the warranty.
What we listen to will influence our children's musical taste.
I went up an escalator that was going down.
I can't see that far away. My eyesight is bad.
The crime is disproportionate to its sentence.
She has 2 mailboxes, one under in her real name and one in a fake name she has people send mail to she doesn't want them to know her real name.

Thank you for helping me and merry Christmas and happy new year soon.

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