Elizabeth
preposition problem again and again.....i cycled home with my new bicycle? i cyled home with my new bicycle. i cycled home in my new bicycle. i cycled home by my new bicycle. i cycled home using my new bicycle. i want to tell that im cycling home using my new bicyle...how to say it in a correct way
2010년 3월 19일 오전 8:01
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Correct way... I rode home on my new bicycle.
2010년 3월 19일
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In my opinion, the verb "cycle" is not appropriate in your sentence and seems redundant with the existence of the noun "bicycle". maybe you can replace "cycle" with "pedal" "I pedaled on my new bicycle back home." / "I pedaled home on my new bicycle." (nonetheless, I also agree with Echo) :)
2010년 3월 19일
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You're looking for "on" - I cycled home on my new bicycle. Echo has made an interesting point, I think the main objection is using similar words too often (cycle/bicycle) and that the verb 'to cycle' implies you are already riding a bicycle. Her suggestion of 'rode' is good, or you could also say, "I cycled home on my new bike" because it is significant that the bicycle is new.
2010년 3월 19일
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I dont think it's true to use that bicycle word with the verb ' cycle'. It just includes it. It'd be enough to say ' I cycled home' or if you wanna emphasize 'the new bicycle' ,"I rode home on my new bicycle " seems OK to me.
2010년 3월 19일
Hi... Prepositions are very important in a sentence. Check this to understand better if you want : http://www.englishpage.com/prepositions/prepositions.html
2010년 3월 19일
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