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tanguatlay
 
Reply Sun 21 Sep, 2008 10:44 pm
Jennifer practises (on) her piano for two hours every day to prepare for her upcoming concert.

Is 'on' needed?

Many thanks.
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Foxfyre
 
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Reply Sun 21 Sep, 2008 10:47 pm
@tanguatlay,
No. Most Americans would say it:
To prepare for her upcoming concert, Jennifer practices piano for two hours every day.
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JTT
 
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Reply Mon 22 Sep, 2008 12:43 pm
@tanguatlay,
1. Jennifer practises (on) her piano for two hours every day to prepare for her upcoming concert.

2. Jennifer practises her piano for two hours every day to prepare for her upcoming concert.

It is needed in 1 to state the meaning that she uses her particular piano for the preparation. In 2. without 'on', the meaning is "her study of piano".
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