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Grammar and Linguistics > at the lesson or in the lesson?
at the lesson or in the lesson?
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mariby22
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at the lesson or in the lesson?
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Re: at the lesson or in the lesson
Dear Colleges,
what would you say would be a correct use of the preposition on the phrases above? Or both possible?
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27 Apr 2011
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libertybelle
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That all depends on the context.
During the lesson the kids all fell asleep.
Before the lesson
After the lesson
In the middle of the lesson
While having a lesson
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27 Apr 2011
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Mar0919
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Hi, Mariby. In my veeeeeeeeery personal and humble opinion, "at the lesson" sounds kind of funny to me.
The students were really interested in the lesson.
All the examples Liberty gave sound perfect, but I don �t imagine a context with "at the lesson", since I have always associated AT with other contexts: at the store, at home, at the office, at the end of the road, etc.
Let �s see what other opinions you get! We can always learn something new!
hugs!
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27 Apr 2011
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mariamit
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Depends on context. Liberty is right. You can use all those . Even at is possible: Take a look at the lesson and tell me what you think. If you are thinking about what actually happens while the class is having a lesson, then I think it would be best to use during or while".
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27 Apr 2011
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Mar0919
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Mariamit, thanks! the example you gave with "at" is perfect, I hadn �t thought of it that way, but you �re right!  |
27 Apr 2011
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mariamit
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You �re very welcome Mar. The verb used plays a very important role. See:
Take a look at the lesson and tell me what you think.
Pay attention to the lesson or you won �t pass the test.
You shouldn �t talk during the lesson.
Pay attention while/ when the teacher is speaking.
I hope this helps. |
27 Apr 2011
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