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21 April 2010
ON vs OFF
We say ON when we want to indicate the something is functioning, e.g.
The television is ON
We say OFF when we want to indicate the something is NOT functioning, e.g.
The lights are OFF
Generally speaking, ON is a preposition:
The book is ON tyhe table
And OFF is an adverb:
Take OFF your coat
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- sent by Dermot McGrath at 11:05h
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- sent by Dermot McGrath at 11:05h
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