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Grammar and Linguistics > Prepositions again!
Prepositions again!
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savvinka
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Prepositions again!
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Hi, everyone!
I need yr opinion - when do we say �on Broadway � and when do we say "in Broadway �?
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3 Jun 2010
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priorita
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Dear savvinka,
I am not sure (because when you use some words or expressions they just go out of you easily but when you start thinking about them they stuck  ) but there is "on Broadway" and "in Broadway theatres" for instance. |
3 Jun 2010
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blunderbuster
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Savvinka,
"On the street" is American, "in the street" is British.
Broadway is in NYC, hence, "on Broadway."
Regards
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3 Jun 2010
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Babs1966
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I agree with all the above ;)
and I would add you use in or on depending on the meaning of a whole sentence ;)
because you can also say ==> to Broadway 
Babs |
3 Jun 2010
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savvinka
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Thanks, REGINA for yr quick answer. Great explanations of experts are always short, clear and simple. |
3 Jun 2010
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savvinka
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I �m purposly interested in a sentece .... an American actor works on Broadway. It sounds Ok for me, but I also met in Broadway.... When I was in NY last summer I used to say to friends that our hotel Best Westen was on Broadway as well. In any way, it �s clear for me now. Thank to Regina Priorita and Babs. |
3 Jun 2010
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lshorton99
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That is interesting because in the UK we would say �in the West End � (our equivalent of Broadway) and �on Broadway � - �The actor is starring in a play in the West End � and �The actor is starring in a play on Broadway � so I think Regina �s explanation must be accurate - I �d never thought about it before!!!
Lindsey
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3 Jun 2010
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libertybelle
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Kids in the USa play in the street - but you can park your car on the street.
He lives on Park Avenue or on Broadway
One of my favorite old songs:::::::::::.
They say the neon lights are bright - on Broadway!
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4 Jun 2010
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