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Come and join us on/at the launch of these astounding pieces of gold jewellery.

Should I use 'in' or 'on'?

Many thanks

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You spelled jewelry wrong.

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Seems that question (usage of in or at) is asked again an again. Just curious as to why you repeat?

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gustavratzenhofer wrote:

You spelled jewelry wrong.

Hi Gus

'Jewellery' is BrE, whereas 'jewelry' is the American version.

I've been corrected by another American English speaker in this forum if i remember correctly. But what is important is whether I should use 'in' or 'on'.

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Young Liat is trying to master the english language, ragman, and he is bound to struggle along the way. Imagine us asking similar questions on a Chinese board.

I give Young Liat a lot of credit for his perseverance.

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Use "on", but why is "at" in the mix?

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bowing out

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Ragman wrote:

Seems that question (usage of in or at) is asked again an again. Just curious as to why you repeat?

With due respect, I may have asked 'in' or 'at' but not in the usage in question "in/on the launch".

In English, prepositions are very tricky. 'In' and 'on', when used in different contexts is one of the greatest problems.

I hope you understand why I asked this question although I don't remember having asked about this pair of prepositions frequently in this forum.

My problem is whether to use 'in' or 'on' in the above context.

Thanks in advance.

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gustavratzenhofer wrote:

Young Liat is trying to master the english language, ragman, and he is bound to struggle along the way. Imagine us asking similar questions on a Chinese board.

I give Young Liat a lot of credit for his perseverance.

Hi Gus

When sober, you talk sensibly. I really appreciate your understanding of my positve side. I'm a perfectionist.

You're right. If you ask questions on Chinese usage, you'll have a hard time.

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gustavratzenhofer wrote:

Use "on", but why is "at" in the mix?

Thanks, Gus. Your command of English is very good. I thought that you were only good at farming.

Thanks again.

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Yoong Liat wrote:

Hi Gus

When sober, you talk sensibly. I really appreciate your understanding of my positve side.

Was gustav ever drunk?

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CalamityJane wrote:

Yoong Liat wrote:

Hi Gus

When sober, you talk sensibly. I really appreciate your understanding of my positve side.

Was gustav ever drunk?

Becaise he jokes often, I just say that he is drunk. It's more of a joke. Don't take me seriously in this too.

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At the site of the launch.
On the day of the launch.

The launch can be both a time and a place depending on context. The preposition one would use would depend on the context. In the example you give "at" would be appropriate ("come" to the place).

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Craven de Kere wrote:

At the site of the launch.
On the day of the launch.

The launch can be both a time and a place depending on context. The preposition one would use would depend on the context. In the example you give "at" would be appropriate ("come" to the place).

I think so too. Thanks.

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I differ from the gustravenhofer character (is he a native speaker?). His remark about the "misspelling" of the word jewellery should give you some idea of how much weight to give to his pronouncements. I suspect that he is motivated by a juvenile desire to cause mischief.

One definitely uses "at the launch." The use of the word alone is a contraction of "launch party".

look here

http://www.google.co.uk/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=%22at+the+launch%22&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f

and here

http://www.google.co.uk/search?aq=f&num=100&hl=en&safe=off&q=%22present+at+the+launch%22&btnG=Search&meta=

and here

http://www.google.co.uk/search?aq=f&num=100&hl=en&safe=off&q=%22also+at+the+launch%22&btnG=Search&meta=

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contrex wrote:

I differ from the gustravenhofer character (is he a native speaker?). His remark about the "misspelling" of the word jewellery should give you some idea of how much weight to give to his pronouncements.

Excuse me, Yoong Liat comes to an American site to ask grammar questions, and the last time I checked - in the United States we write
jewelry and not jewellery. As we all know, there is a difference between
BE and AE, no need to question someone's abilities/command of the
english language.

Besides, if Yoong Liat wants the British English version, he would be better
off, going to a BE board.

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This is not an American site.

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No? The majority of people here are American, aren't they? It is registered in the US, no?

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This site is for anyone who wishes to use it. It is not an "American" site and persons such as myself are more than happy to help Yoong Liat, who has stated a preference for British English.

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Of course everyone can use it, I did not say to restrict it to Americans,
despite your interpretation thereof.

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at/on the launch

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