Learn English – “on” or “with” ? Which preposition to use

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Which preposition can be used in this sentence?

the curtains are hanging …… the hooks.

with or on? which preposition is right to use here. And how would each change the meaning of the sentence?

Best Answer

'With' means the curtains and hooks are in the same location, and the curtains (at least) are hanging. It would only be appropriate if there were, for example, a package of hooks in a store and you asked where the curtains were.

If you mean that the curtains are being supported by the hooks, then 'on' is the only appropriate word of the two.

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