RJD Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Which one is correct?
Installation of carpet on the steps / Installation of carpet in the steps
Top answer
Hi, RJD Well, you see, prepositions are a big issue for non-native speakers. And, even some native ones would choose both. But, we shall say "ON" because of the definition: over the steps.
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Hi, RJD
Well, you see, prepositions are a big issue for non-native speakers. And, even some native ones would choose both. But, we shall say "ON" because of the definition: over the steps.
Installation of carpet on the steps = over the surface of the steps.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Well, you see, prepositions are a big issue for non-native speakers. And, even some native ones would choose both. But, we shall say "ON" because of the definition: over the steps.
Installation of carpet on the steps = over the surface of the steps.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
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