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Rachid84b
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Hi all, Pliz, which preposition is correct?
1- He keeps a shop IN/ ON Oxford Street.
Are both prepositions acceptable in this case.
Thx in advance
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8 Jan 2014
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MoodyMoody
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Definitely "on Oxford Street." We use IN a country, state/province/district, or city or town. We say ON a street. If we include the street number, we say AT.
So, for example, my elementary school is IN Raleigh, IN Wake County, IN North Carolina, IN the USA.
It is ON Brookhaven Dr.
It is AT 5201 Brookhaven Dr.
I hope this answers your question adequately. |
8 Jan 2014
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Rachid84b
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sure, thx a lot MoodyMoody |
8 Jan 2014
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minimal70
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Preposition "in" is naturally used for closed areas whereas preposition "on" is perfectly adpated to surface open areas. On my way to.... On the plathform of the ship...... On oxford circus street..... On the table........on the road to........ In the building........ In the house. In the restaurant.... Note that sometimes we can say on the bus or in the bus. On the subway or in the subway. In general, " in" has always meant for a place inside. Hope this will help clear the ambiguity |
8 Jan 2014
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minimal70
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Preposition "in" is naturally used for closed areas whereas preposition "on" is perfectly adpated to surface open areas. On my way to.... On the plathform of the ship...... On oxford circus street..... On the table........on the road to........ In the building........ In the house. In the restaurant.... Note that sometimes we can say on the bus or in the bus. On the subway or in the subway. In general, " in" has always meant for a place inside. Hope this will help clear the ambiguity |
8 Jan 2014
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korova-daisy
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In (name) street - British English On (name) street - American English
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8 Jan 2014
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PhilipR
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I agree with Daisy. Both are acceptable.
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9 Jan 2014
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