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Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by AnanseK(m): 7:25pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
In English there is nothing like “in the bus”Is always on the bus |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by federal9: 7:28pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
Kylekent59: I think I agree with this. It has to do with space. tnks. I get confused on what preposition to use. In came, on camp, at camp. please explain |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Nobody: 7:32pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
When you get on to a bus, you are walking on to it, then to your seat. Same with a plane, boat, and train...you're able to walk around in the space. And whereas, when you get into a car, you're getting directly into your seat...no space to move around. In essence, for the larger mode of transportation, we use 'On' like 'On the train', 'On an airplane', 'On a ship' etc. We use 'In' to show that something is enclosed or surrounded. Hope this helps. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Kylekent59: 7:37pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
kings59: Normally we say, "at the corner" Example: Where did you leave my book? check at the corner We us "at" for specification in terms of location. We use "in " and "on" to be more specific. "in" I left the Knife in the corner of the kitchen. Here the Kitchen is an enclosed space, so we use "in" Enclosed space + specification in terms of location we use "in" "on" On is for open space. To be specific with a location that is not enclosed we use "on" I was robbed on the corner of Olatunji street. Open space + specification in terms of location, we use "on" People were seen playing foot ball on the street of lagos. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Nobody: 7:40pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
On a bus - In transit via bus In a bus - Physical location |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by ujezeez(m): 7:45pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
Me i like know the difference between in the bed and on the bed...?... |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Kylekent59: 7:46pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
federal9: Normally we us "at" for specification without saying the name of the location. Example : Food served at camp was so delicious. Now, when you now tell us the name of the came, e.g Lagos Food served in Lagos camp was so palatable. "On " We can't say "on" camp. Except you are processing your camp details. On camp means you are putting something up for camp. I am in Lagos camp I am at camp. Hope you gat the idea. Just like saying: I am in my office. ( My office, there is more specification) I am at the office. ( Just specific) . |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by toks208: 7:54pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
briggz09: English is self conflicting and confusing at the same time... So I just got on the bus and I'm in the bus right now waiting for it to move... Then the bus starts moving and you now call someone to say you are on the bus and suddenly there is grid lock and you are static then you call the person and you say you are in the bus.... Confused people. 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by judgementyard(m): 7:57pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
camoncx2019:you not chop your school fees!
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Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by sonnie10: 7:57pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
Think of the conductor and the passenger. While the former is usually on the bus, the latter is for safety and comfort in the bus |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Tolupiz(m): 8:25pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
Sorry i wont be able to answer this question because i score hiv in english and did not attend english school |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by DammyGbade(m): 8:52pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
On the bus is used when the bus is in motion while in the bus is used when the bus is not moving |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Benwallt(m): 9:31pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
EXLOVER:'In goes with 'out' & 'inside' goes with 'outside'. Therefore you can't say you are outside of the bus. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by boolet: 9:38pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
camoncx2019:Wagbayi! |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Tunagee(m): 9:52pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
camoncx2019: Seems right |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Butoneday2(m): 10:04pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
I dey inside bus Shikena? |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Nifemi2512(m): 10:42pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
The difference is simple; 1)*on the bus*: This implies that the bus is on motion or moving in a particular direction. 2)*in the bus*: Means you are either seated or settled inside the bus,which is NOT MOVING. The bus is STATIC. Its on rest. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Monday60655(m): 10:58pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
On the bus means on top of the bus In the bus means inside the bus |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Antichristus: 1:21am On Jul 11, 2019 |
WOW? Nigeria is finished. None of the answers given is grammatically correct. People no longer study English grammar. 'On the bus', 'on the train', 'on the flight' all refer to living occupants travelling via these modes of transportation (moving or stationary). 'In the bus', 'in the train', 'in the flight' are used in the context of fatal accidents where occupant(s) sadly passed away, and are described as being 'in the bus', 'in the train', 'in the flight'. Hope this helps. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Antichristus: 1:22am On Jul 11, 2019 |
Nifemi2512: Lies. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Antichristus: 1:23am On Jul 11, 2019 |
DammyGbade: Lies |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Antichristus: 1:24am On Jul 11, 2019 |
afemaiboy: Stop misleading younger people on this site. You're absolutely wrong. People no longer study the rules of grammar these days. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by mechanics(m): 7:53am On Jul 11, 2019 |
The bus is on the road, then am in the bus. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Nobody: 9:33am On Jul 11, 2019 |
Antichristus:Professor AntiChrist, please educate yourself with this, before you fail JAMB for the umpteenth time! https://www.quora.com/Which-is-correct-%E2%80%9CI-am-in-the-bus%E2%80%9D-or-%E2%80%9CI-am-on-the-bus%E2%80%9D
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Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by briggz09(m): 10:28pm On Jul 11, 2019 |
toks208:Lol |
Re: What Is The Difference Between On The Bus And In The Bus? by Nobody: 10:31pm On Jul 11, 2019 |
on the bus means the bus is begining to start travelling
in the bus means inner inside of the bus |
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