|
#1
| |||
| |||
| What is the correct preposition to use with the word "back"? For example, 1. Stand "in" the back... 2. Stand "at" the back... 3. Stand "in" the front... 4. Stand "at" the front... 5. Stand "at" the side... 6. Stand "on" the side... Which sentenses are the correct ones? I am confused with the usage. Thanks in advanced |
|
#2
| |||
| |||
| These differences are mostly differences in regional dialects and conventions of usage. All of them are correct English grammar. |
|
#3
| |||
| |||
| Quote:
Generally, we use 'in' for an enclosure type situation; car, room, closet, etc. and we use 'at' for a position or space or location. in the room at the back/front/window side/door side [more specific] by the stove/the teacher's desk/Manami/Kotaro/etc |
![]() |
| Bookmarks |
| Tags |
| stand, quotinquot, quotatquot |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| in back of or at the back of ? | Thompson-Tu | Ask a Teacher | 5 | 31-Dec-2008 13:55 |
| shut back | **C@RL$$** | Ask a Teacher | 1 | 08-Jun-2006 14:00 |
| the difference and common between Back down and back off | english-learner | Ask a Teacher | 9 | 08-Apr-2005 00:08 |
| Back there | Unregistered | Ask a Teacher | 1 | 15-Feb-2005 09:34 |
| Back on and Left off | Antonio | English Idioms and Sayings | 5 | 12-Aug-2004 07:28 |