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Latest post Sat, Oct 7 2006 12:58 AM by Clive. 1 replies.
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Sooris  +  277174 Sat, 07 Oct 06 12:15 AM
Grammar:
 Difference between 'in' or 'on .
EX: he is in the bed.
       He is on the bed.
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Clive  +  277177 Sat, 07 Oct 06 12:58 AM

Hi,

Context can make a difference, but here are a coiple of comments.

He is in the bed. He is under the blankets.

He is on the bed. He is on top of the blankets, ie on the 'top surface' of the bed. The bed is 'under' him. 

Best wishes, Clive

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