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  1. 09-Apr-2006, 13:08 #1
    anna_
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    Help me to choose the correct preposition in the following sentence
    I had a nice holiday on the Red Sea.
    I had a nice holiday at the Red Sea.

    Which is correct?
    Thank you in advance.
  2. 09-Apr-2006, 15:48 #2
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    Default Re: prepositions

    I'd use on/by
  3. 09-Apr-2006, 16:23 #3
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    Default Re: prepositions

    [QUOTE=anna_] Help me to choose the correct preposition in the following sentence
    I had a nice holiday on the Red Sea.
    I had a nice holiday at the Red Sea.
    Which is correct?


    My opinion:
    "on the Red Sea" implies that you're in a boat, or on a ship.

    "at the Red Sea" implies that you were on the shore, or swimming in the water.
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