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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Won't

You won't be able to reach me at/on this number. And

Please call me back at/on this number.

Please pick the correct preposition for me.

And

I'll only go swim if there's a chance for us to meet those guys again! Or

I'd only go swim if there was a chance for us to meet those guys again!

What's the difference between these two usages? Can both be used and does it mean different things?

THanks!
  

Top answer

at/on I hear both but use at because on sounds strange to me. The first sentence simply states the condition required for something to happen. The second implies some doubt as to the possibility of the actions occuring.

— Philip

  • at/on I hear both but use at because on sounds strange to me.
  • The first sentence simply states the condition required for something to happen.
  • The second implies some doubt as to the possibility of the actions occuring.
  • I would place the only differently, as I like to see it closer to what it is modifying: I'll/I'd go swim(ming) only if....
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at/on I hear both but use at because on sounds strange to me.

The first sentence simply states the condition required for something to happen. The second implies some doubt as to the possibility of the actions occuring.

I would place the only differently, as I like to see it closer to what it is modifying: I'll/I'd go swim(ming) only if....
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