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  1. 28-Jun-2009, 18:05 #1
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    Angry prepositions

    Do you say in/on or at the courtyard? Do you have more than one option?
    Thank you for your advice!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    Do you say in/on or at the courtyard? Do you have more than one option?
    Thank you for your advice!
    It would depend a lot on context.
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    Default Re: prepositions

    Is it:

    He is standing on/at or in the courtyard?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadster View Post
    Is it:

    He is standing on/at or in the courtyard?
    Hello and welcome. 'In' is the correct proposition.
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