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Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by bkool7(m): 8:59am On Apr 08, 2019 |
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Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by saintneo(m): 9:04am On Apr 08, 2019 |
ProsperChild: Both are correct, but it depends on perspective. English Language can be technical too. If you are riding to a place - home, work, etc; then I am on the bus becomes appropriate. I am on the bus, riding to my friend's restaurant. However, if you are describing something to someone, then I am in the bus becomes appropriate. I am in the bus, sitting at the front sit. Do you know that is is a noun and a verb in this sentence? |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Funaki: 9:08am On Apr 08, 2019 |
we're on the bus 2 Likes
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Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by nkayclement: 9:10am On Apr 08, 2019 |
ProsperChild: When you are travelling with public transport, it is best said that " you are on" while private you use "in" |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Lampert505(m): 9:35am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Why kill yourself on top person language? I trust my warri brothers, na I DEY INSIDE BUS correct pass 1 Like |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by BecaciaBarbie(f): 9:51am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Birniwa:Finally, an explanation that makes sense. 2 Likes |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Ogaga87(m): 9:54am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Whobedatte:
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Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Archangelhenrio(m): 9:56am On Apr 08, 2019 |
"I'M ON A BUS" is the right sentence. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Originalsly: 10:02am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Nnaabros: I'm in/on the car on my way to work. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by IFEOLUWAKRIZ: 10:03am On Apr 08, 2019 |
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Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by netmillionaires(m): 10:04am On Apr 08, 2019 |
You can easily tell which one to use by completing the sentence. When you need to tell someone that you are travelling, you can use "ON" Example: Imagine travelling to Lagos from Benin and then your host called to ask for your location. Then you can say... I am on the bus TO/HEADING TOWARDS OSHODI. Which indicate that you on the move to a place. You can also say... I am in the bus to indicate that you are inside the bus. IN is mostly used when the intention is not to indicate travelling. Now imagine this scenario. You ask a man to check you up at Shoprite. On getting to Shoprite, he could not locate you so he opt to put a call through to your line. Oga I dey Shoprite nah. Where are you? You will say... I am in the/a bus. Now imagine that someone called your phone and you decided not to be disturbed because you are in a car/bus. then you say... I am in a bus PLEASE I WILL CALL YOU BACk IN FIVE MINUTES. notice that this doesn't mean the bus is static like someone suggest above. It only mean that you are not trying to tell the person about your travelling but the reason why you didn't want to pick the call. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by bleskid: 10:25am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Whobedatte:bum appostle must hear of this 1 Like |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by mrkings84(m): 10:26am On Apr 08, 2019 |
How does this add to my bank account?? If I tell u " I am in the bus or I am on the bus" just know say na bus way I enter. That's all!! |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by laprince(m): 10:51am On Apr 08, 2019 |
falcon01: you just did a good one here. weldone. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by AerialMapper: 11:20am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Austino50: 11:24am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Birniwa:what if you are traveling with moluwe or mararaba yaya bus ? |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by toyota3(m): 11:33am On Apr 08, 2019 |
somez: Correct |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by UncleGokj(m): 11:42am On Apr 08, 2019 |
Both are used interchangeably, but the correct way is below : You are on the bus only when the bus is in motion, and u are in the bus when the bus is not in motion. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Kay512: 11:43am On Apr 08, 2019 |
bless1015: You're, not your. Both are correct. It's the context that determines which one to use. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by mechanics(m): 12:23pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
Since the vehicle is on the road, that means you are on the bus. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Brugo(m): 12:43pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
What a thread! Some responses reveal why we are required by foreign governments to write TOEFL or IELTS, despite the fact that English is our official Language. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Mustiboy(m): 1:43pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
netmillionaires:your brain is functional |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Nobody: 2:52pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
iyke926: Lobatan. Correct guy. Naija no dey carry last 1 Like |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Butoneday2(m): 3:04pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
falcon01:Bros i don't understand this your english. Which kind grammar be this one. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Butoneday2(m): 3:07pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
iyke926:my brother ur right i dey inside bus is the final solution. 1 Like |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by KingWarri: 3:17pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
ProsperChild:we just here competing to sound English correctly (foreign language) when majority of Nigerians can't even write in their own language.... |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Chipink(f): 4:33pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
somez: You alone got the answer correctly. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by somez(m): 5:26pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
You are knowledgeable Chipink: 1 Like |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Chipink(f): 6:06pm On Apr 08, 2019 |
somez: Thanks you too. |
Re: “I Am In The Bus” Or “I Am On The Bus”: Which Is Correct? by Francopol(m): 7:00am On Apr 09, 2019 |
Wat of "at" and "in"...like at home and in de house... something of dat nature |
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