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  1. 24-Mar-2009, 04:19 #1
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    Default in/at the playground

    They enjoy playing on the swings in/at the playground.

    Is the above sentence correct? Which preposition should I use?

    Thanks.
  2. 24-Mar-2009, 06:21 #2
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    Default Re: in/at the playground

    Both are OK for me.
  3. 24-Mar-2009, 09:10 #3
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    Default Re: in/at the playground

    Thanks, Tdol.

    I haven't heard from you for a long time. I'm glad to hear from you again.

    All the best.

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  4. 24-Mar-2009, 13:09 #4
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    Default Re: in/at the playground

    If your audience speaks AE, "at" would be slightly more natural here.
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