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Grammar and Linguistics > prepositions - a question
prepositions - a question
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MartaZ
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prepositions - a question
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Hi fellow Teachers :)
I �m never sure what prepositions to use when talking about grades, whether it �s e.g. an A, or a 5, as it it in my country.
Which is correct:
He got a B (or a 4) on/in a test in English?
Or perhaps they both are?
I �ll be gradetul for your help. Thanks in advance!
Marta
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14 Nov 2010
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MoodyMoody
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As an American, I �d say on a test. It might be different in England, Australia, or other English-predominant countries. |
14 Nov 2010
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Jayho
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As an Ozzie I�d say in/for an English test:
He got a B (or a 4) in an English test
He got a B (or a 4) for his English test
Cheers
Jayho |
14 Nov 2010
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ldthemagicman
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Dear MartaZ,
Here in the UK, I would say:
"He/she got a B (4) in his/her English Test".
"He/she got a B (4) in a Test in English".
"He/she got a B (4) for his/her English Test".
"He/she got a B (4) for a Test in English".
In these sentences, I would find the prepositions. �in � and �for �, absolutely normal.
Although I have no problem understanding what "on a Test" means, I do not recall anyone in the UK saying "on a Test", so it is possibly an Americanism.
I hope that this helps you.
Les
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14 Nov 2010
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douglas
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US English: "on his English test" |
14 Nov 2010
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