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What is the difference between I enjoyed riding a roller coaster. and I enjoyed riding on a roller coaster. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between I enjoyed riding a roller coaster. and I enjoyed riding on a roller coaster. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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- English (US)
@gotoricav There is no difference in these two. When it comes to riding something the word “on” is usually not necessary as, in English, it’s implied that if you ride something you must be “on it.” For example:
“I like to ride horses,” is more common than “I like to ride on horses.”
However, I would change your sentence so you replace “a” with “the” because using “the” indicates a SPECIFIC roller coaster. Riding “a” roller coaster isn’t quite as specific. Does that make sense?
- Japanese
@Cliff_Corbett Thank you! I should say “I enjoyed riding the roller coaster” and no need to add “on” each time. Got it!
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