Prepositions in English: ABOVE, OVER, ON, ON TOP

Rome wasn’t built in a day

kotoz

Good night Kotoz. Being the first one to comment means to be on top of the world

nataanna

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* . Good + +
. * Night. * .
+ . * + . *

kotoz

Wow very interesting.thanks Mr Adam.

Hussein Hassan Golicha

Wow.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Happy the year 1396
Happy the year 1396
Happy the year 1396
Happy Iranian’s new year
Happy New year to all of Iranians
I’m so so so happy.
Welcome beautiful spring.
I wish you; Iranians;a year with health, many success,and happiness…
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nkh

Happy New Year :)

Adam

Yeah my friend, you are right

Arnasa

This song by the Cheap Trick is called “On Top Of The World.”
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/cheaptrick/ontopoftheworld.html

By the way, what’s the difference between “on the top of the world” by the Carpenters?
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/carpenters/topoftheworld.html

FELES

There really isn’t a difference. The Carpenters song probably has “on the top” to make the words fit the tune. Slightly changing common expressions or grammar like this is common in English pop songs.

engVid Moderator

Thanks for your reply. I’d been puzzled with that question for a long time. As a learner in a non-English speaking country, there’re always some questions left every and each day.

FELES

Hi Feles,

On top of the world is a feeling, while on the top of the world is a physical presence at the highest point of the world. The carpenters sing:
I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation–firstly, it’s a dream. Secondly, ” You’re the nearest thing to Heaven that I’ve seen”, so this person is dreaming that he/she is literally above the world looking down at it (as though from heaven).

That said, as the moderator mentions, lyrics often get twisted to fit a tune.

Hope this helps :)

Adam

Thanks so much, Adam! I hope someday I’ll get those subtle differences. Long way to go…

FELES

You have a lot of videos and im a new member with and the others so what’s your advice for me i wanna watch them all but they are too many

moses.7s

Hi Adam .
Thank you for this lesson .
I havé been mistaken on question 3 . However can I say ? : “place the book on the shelf on top of the tv” meaning that the tv is actually on the shelf and the book will be put on the TV set .
I heard you explain in the vidéo talking about expectation : ” hé has gone above my expectation ” shouldn’t you have used “over” instead of “above” in that case .
Waiting for your comment .
See you

tsamp

Hello tsamp,
you use “above” because it is an relation between the cups. If you use “over” the cups have to move…
But I was mistaken too in this question. I thought that on top of is the correct answer, because the touch.
Have a nice day

panda7

Hi Tsamp,

A shelf usually hangs on the wall. The shelf above the TV means that it is protruding from the wall and hanging higher than the TV. If there was a shelving unit (furniture with many shelves) then the shelf would still be above the TV because the TV would be on a lower shelf. If the shelf is on or on top of the TV, it is not a shelf but a piece of wood sitting on the TV.

Does this help?

Adam

Sorry, forgot second part.

We say above and beyond my expectations, or over and above my expectations. Above has to be in there.

Adam

Very clear ! A pleasure to learn English with you. Thank you.

beernaard

Thank you! Your lesson was great. I got 90 out of 100 i’m happy
You are the best teacher.

bakhtawarIbrahim

thank you very much :-)

Arthur

The last question was a little confusing because of the two ofs in the sentence :D I enjoyed the lesson a lot, a thing seems to be super easy, but then it turns out that I learned something new after all, thank you Adam, thank you all Engvid teachers :)

HubertPoland

Oops. That’s a typo. Thanks for pointing it out Gochaqueen :)

Adam

I always mix these up , so it’s kinda good thing to use them interchangeably.
I confused with question 1 & 3 . i get the idea that the TV and the book shelf are in the same line , therefore we have to use above. Great lesson

positive_learner

Hi Adam,thanks for your lessons! I wanna ask you about two irregular verbs “fling”and “throw”.What the difference between them,and which one should be used in spoken language?

Supporter

Hi Supporter,

Fling is more of a close toss, something light. Throw can be something further and heavier.

I’d avoid fling because these days it more commonly occurs as its noun form, meaning a short, meaningless relationship, affair. As flung, though, it is obviously more clear.

Adam

Hello teacher i am studying english and i just wonder if i need something to ask about where can i find it any one has a mobile number or whatsapp to connect

Roqiqattan

Hello, Im studiyng to, I need help for somebody. maybe we can help us to study talking about something.

NaNoTorres

You can sometimes find people here in the forum who create Whatsapp groups, or you can offer to create one yourself.

You can also ask me questions here and I’ll be happy to help.

Adam

I got 7 of 10. I think it is not so bad

Forexandr

Thank you Adam, this is another amazing classes as always.

katiamcv79

I got 8 correct) Thank you, Adam!

Sveta

I didn’t fall into the trap of the 10th question:)

Thanks Adam.

byte

;)

Adam

thinks Adam te next I’ll do better than now I got 50% I’m ashamed of myself

engbro

Don’t be, Engbro. Mistakes are an opportunity to learn ;)

Adam

I got 9 correct. Thank u

ltp614

Excellent lesson Adam! you are always making a great job. Sometimes, we use these prepositions without knowing the reason why we are suppose to use them, and when we learn the grammar rules, it takes us to actually do it right. XOXO from Dominican Republic!

NOA1991

It has been a very interesting lesson to review some concepts which are very useful when you think about them, maybe I have doubted in the last question by writing the preposition “of” twice, I was confused with the answer “on top of” but I suspected what it was the right answer, it was evident. Thanks a lot, teacher Adam, as always a very great explanation.

angardiobel

Hello angardiobel. How’s every thing going?
In few days ago, I thought you’re a new member, but Today when I was reviewing previous lessons and comments,I noticed that you’re not new! If you can remember and check previous comments you will see that we talked together. We talked about your goal, expensive exam and speaking skill. What do you do with your goal and exam? Now, Do you feel better when you wanna speak English?
By the way, I will be happier if you join us,Nataanna,SKIKDA and me. We can talk together and improve our english. Ofcourse in engvid.Good Bye.

nkh

Yes, of course, I am here to learn and improve our English level and skill by helping other mates to achieve the same acknowledge. Every time I have listened to our teachers, I have realised that I have been climbing my trust to speak conversations and tell stories. It’s a great idea to make a team and interchange posts or comments, but we should have spare time to write and speak among us, and sometimes is difficult to gather with other mates here or in Skype because there are different schedules or local times on every part of the earth. I eager to join us and speak in English, speak with fluency is the subject I want to work with intensity and training, it is my main goal to get a job as a pilot in aviation. Thanks for your answer, nkh, I appreciate it. Regards.

angardiobel

Good night friends. Having answered all questions correctly, I don’t feel myself on top of the world, but I’m satisfied. The last question was a booby trap (fansy expression; I have heard it after Kotoz, I liked it). But I jumped over it successfully.
Thank you, Adam, for this lesson. It’s above my expectations as always.

nataanna

Dear Mr. Adam,
You always look intelligent, qualified, and hard-working. I’m sure you study hard before you prepared your lessons; therefore, your lessons always look well- prepared, well-presented and well-done.I wish you had been my teacher in school and university. It is a great honor to be one of your students. Finally, I can’t thank you enough
Yours sincerely
Mona

mfamegyptus

Thank you Mona. I appreciate that. :)

Adam

Hi Adam,Iam an Engish MA student ,l want to improve my writind because lam very sad.l lost many marks on writing:'(:'( help meT_TT_TT_TT_T

Memo.94

Hi Memo,

Check out my website that is dedicated to writing:

writetotop.com.

I hope it helps.

Adam

Thanks for this useful lesson, really enjoy it!
For the last question, I got the wrong answer because the option has double “of”. So I ‘m not sure that my choice is correct.

Ilham

Hi Ilham,

Yes, that’s a typo. I’ll fix it ;)

The answer is ‘on top of’

Adam

I got 8/10 and I’m delighted.

Markha

thank you Adam for this lesson

SKIKDA

Thank you adam,
Please contact me at skype : yogapratama1393
i looking for some of friends to speak with me direcly . since i need to practice , thak you :)

M Olga Pratama

10/9 , I dont understand all of words in these sentence, but the situation is almost 100% clear.

Your explain is really good! Your sentences make visible pictures in my mind! Just do it ! :) thanks… a beginner..

baluuka

Yaah!
Adam’s your examples easy to remember those prepositions.
Good to know you.

SID

Hi Adam! You are a very good teacher. I am an aircraft engineering students,and I have academic writing skills lesson,so I need your help for write a outline. Can you help me?

krmkndnylmz

Hi Krmkndnylmz,

Check out my website that is dedicated to writing:

writetotop.com.

I hope it helps.

Adam

just to say it really helps

john-paul

Hi Adam,it is easy to understand! You’re a very good teacher, thank you very much!

Ludima

Very useful lesson Adam! you are always making a great job. Sometimes, we use these prepositions without knowing the reason why we are suppose to use them, and when we learn the grammar rules, it takes us to actually do it righ . Thank you so much!

Valery Voleex

Thanks for being so clear on your explanations.

Yoibel Montes de Oca

You are a good teacher

Sophia huang

This lesson is on top of the other lessons, very useful. I believe that over 20 people have already seen it. And, I can see that the every comment is above another one. I had to put my hand over my mouth several times while watching this video but, I learned a lot!!
Thank you ery much for this lesson, sometimes I overstimate my knowledge of English and this is a good way to remember it. It was above my expectations and learnt how to use above and over.

Finally, I have to say that in the quiz, question number 10 was not well stated, in the quiz you have the final part of the sentence like this “….of the world.” of course I was confused because if I chose “on top of” it would end like ” on top OF OF the world” so I changed my answer and of course it marked it wrong. Not fair!

manuelacorredorb@gmail.com

I did the same error , but actually one needs to repeat this lesdon twice to understand and memrise it:-D

Memo.94

Hi Manuela,

Yes, #10 has a typo. I will try to fix it right away.

Adam

thanks, blessings!

manuelacorredorb@gmail.com

Excelente, asombroso que sea gratis , nunca encuentro nada gratis excelente presentación.

Ricardo Pizarro

Hi! We’re glad you enjoyed the lesson. However, all comments should be in English. This is an opportunity to practice your skills :)

engVid Moderator

You have explain the lesson so well, I finally get it . Thank you!

Glenda Faison

Hello, Adam. Could you please answer my question. How should we pronounce the possessive s ending with plural nouns – [s] or [iz]. Thank you.

Emma Jane

Hi Emma,

It depends on the ending of the noun:

people’s (z)
friends’ (z)
fleet’s (tz)
mice’s (iz)
chips’ (s)
etc.

Adam

Hi Adam. Thank you for this lesson. Very Good!

rubens.abrao

Thank you Adam.

pavanut2

Nice video as usual.
I like your videos very much. They are very informative.

panda7

How to get ready for a lesson this?:) I don’t satisfied what i got it So,I will try to make it better than last time.
Nice Lesson!!

Korasit

Thankx for the lesson.

Kuldeep

little bit confusing to me. more practice needed.
Thank you.

jack0910

yeah, i need to practice more, well i got 3 wrong answer, not that bad..

jellyabuan@yahoo.com

thank you Mr,Adam , although I had just 5 correctly answers of 10 , I felt as on top of the world.

alsalamouny

Happy NOROUZ
Happy New Year
Happy NOROUZ
Happy New Year
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Thank you engvid, by your kindness now I can share my happiness with friends in all over the world.
I know, normally,you don’t celebrate the solar year,but I want you_all of engvid’ s friends_ accompany.
These flowers are for engvid’s friends ????????⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘????????⚘⚘⚘⚘????????⚘?????⚘

nkh

Thanks For the Lesson.

anuccmander

Thank you Adam! Please the others!!

Terrysam

Those prepositions were a bit difficult for me to understand, but now I have learnt how to use them. Any way. I think, I should watch this video one more time to be sure I really got it.

Thanks Adam!

Aleachi

Very good, Adam. Thanks a lot.

Júlio César L Sousa

many thanks ADIM BUT THE LAST ONE IT SEEMS NOT OKAY After completing the marathon, Jim felt as though he were _______ of the world.
above
over
on
on top of. ON TOP OF OF THE WORLD PLEASE EXPLAIN TO US

sunday123

This was a typo Sunday. I will try to fix it right away. Take out the ‘of’ after the blank.

Adam

Thanks alot it is a bit difficult

Rawan salamoun

Thanks!

phyozawoo

thank you Adam! this is very helpful .

sophie tsiviladze

thank you Mr Adam for this wonderful lesson

please could you do a lesson about the different meanings and uses of the noun/verb ‘feature’ supported with some examples.
it is very confusing for me.

Best regards

saidtiget

I’ll see what I can do Saidtiget ;)

Adam

Thanks Adam, usually you are on the top :)

Mohalife

Thank you very much! I really enjoy your lessons!!!
Could you explain to me ,please, if I can use ‘over’ with time expressions like ‘I’ve been living here over sixteen years’?
Thanks!

koroleva674

Hi Koroleva,

In this example, over means more than. It is also a reduction of “for over sixteen years”. This is common, but you should avoid it in writing.

Adam

Thanks, Adam.

ersaaditya

Thank you Adam!

Jolajola

Thank you Mr.Adam .

ramyar dilshad

Good day Mr.Adam and All.
My English not good but I try ))))
I have a question, maybe not for topic, but all the same.
How do translated nouns which followed one by one? Example : star track, sky bus, dog cat)) .. etc.I know that first noun must be adjective, but How about else? Example “information security ” , it means “protection of something (somebody) from harmful, unsafe (malware) information” or “protection of information from hacking, a loss”. (На русском “информационная защита” или “защита информации”).
Thank You.

SirSergey

Hi Sergey,

Compound nouns work as a unit where one word modifies the other. The first word might be an adjective for the first or the second noun can mean “about” the first word, or the ‘type’ of first word.

Information security– type of security is one that protects information.

Is this what you had in mind?

Adam

Yes
Thank You so much.

SirSergey

Thank you sir.but I got 80/100.how can I improve.any other video related to this topic

Simha143

Hi Simha,

You can watch it again, and other videos about prepositions. i also recommend a good grammar book to practice with.

Adam

Oh! How lucky I am! Thanks for your reply sir. What is the title of the video in which you have recommend a grammar book?

Simha143

English Grammar in Use, by Raymond Murphy is a good one.

Adam

After completing the marathon, Jim felt as though he were on top of the world.
above

karthikeyankr

Hi Adam sir sir you are so nice teacher thank you!

Nihal Chand

Thank you so much.

Khaled1974

Thanks Adam

DAVIDDCA69

Thanks Dear Teacher for your Nice Teaching, God Bless You.

Akram Zaland

Thank you so much for helping us!!

IvanMtz

Thank you very much mister Adam, you’re excellent

zak dima

Nice lesson, really have benefited a lot. thanks Adam.

Bulsho

Hi, Adam! (Is the comma correct?)

Congratulations for your new video again! It is quite interesting and helpful!

By the way, I would like to do a question about a different topic. I am puzzled about the pronouns. Should I say “My girlfriend and I” or “My girlfriend and me”? Could I say “Me and my girlfriend” or “I and girlfriend”?

Thanks in advance!

Eduardo França

Hi Eduardo, (comma after name)

A lesson about compound subjects is coming soon. For now, say My girlfriend and I…”

Adam

Thank you very much Adam! I look forward to seeing this new lesson! :)

Eduardo França

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KATRIN777

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SID

Adam

Hi Adam u speak very clear easy to understand you. It’s nice lessons thanks

aminder00021

Thank you so much, Adam.

My English teacher told me that I have to study more preposition topic. So this lesson “fits like a glove” to me now.

Good Luck!

Ramiro.

Thanks, Adam.

Rozenn

Thank you Adam.Most amazing presentation!

pogoti

Hello sir, i’m a newbie here. I got 8. Finally i found an amazing english teacher like you. Thank you Mr. Adam

Elga Malik

Welcome Elga :)

Adam

Isn’t Adam really cute? :)
Just love his lessons.
Keep it up!!! TKS

silassabino

I got 7/out of 10 I am delighted i am a student of you Sir let,s see the next lesson .

AhmedJaved

Thank you everyone. Sorry about the typo in the last question. I will have it fixed right away ;)

Adam

My main problem is how to identify part of speech in a sentence.
Please I need an agent assistance.

thank you

Amos933

Try this page, Amos:
https://writetotop.com/fundamentals/part-of-speech/

Let me know if it helps.

Adam

why don’t we use “Hovered over”
the helicopter is moving

yaninS.

Hi Adam,

I am confused about question #1.
I chose “over” but the answer was hovered “above” the scene” since the helicopter did stay in one spot above the accident, according to your explanation.

However, I consulted yahoo online dictionary (https://tw.dictionary.yahoo.com/dictionary?p=Hover)
and found out that it put the following sentence as an example regarding the word “hover”:
The helicopter hovered “over” the house .

It uses the prep. over other than above here. Can you help clarify the differences between “hover over” and “hover above”?
Thanks.

Dawai

Hi Dawai,

If it’s moving, then use over. If it stays in place (which is usually the use of hover), then it is above. It’s a subtle difference and in most cases no-one will notice the difference.

Adam

10 of 10
thanx

nadiiaya

Thanks Adam for your lessons, i just started yesterday . and i feel its step forward ,
you are really great teacher keep it up :)

Skf2017

Welcome Skl :)

Adam

Hello Adam, Thank you for your lesson. This is my first time. I`m a beginner. I`ve a question, how can I take an order for my English learning.

Regards.

HilderL

Welcome HilderL :)

I’m not actually sure what you mean by take an order. Do you mean how to order the learning itself?

Start with basic grammar rules about basic sentence structures, verb tenses, and pronouns. Then get into more complicated structures.

Adam

Nice .sir thank you

Taashi

I like this teacher. Been watching his videos on YouTube ? Im learning a lot. This is like taking English lessons for free on ur free time.

Joanneleigh

Thank you Adam. A great lesson for me.

wolaechea

thank you Adam , very useful lesson !!!

DylaCR

Thanks Adam, it was confused but finally I’ve had learned new things.

I’ve had got 3 correct out of 10. :(

I need to practice over and over, and this is another expression. =D

ctierrez

Nice lesson, Adam, grateful for initiative.
First of all, excuse my lousy(Google translate \o/) English.
Could you talk about this “on” in the “Larry’s score “on” the test… “?
Do you have one lesson about it?

There is a great way for your lessons.

Thank you beforehand!

Diego Montenegro

Hi Diego,

If you look at the top of the page, there is a search box. Type the word ‘on’ in there and you will see a few lessons on this preposition.
Let me know if this helps.

Adam

Hi, Adam, Good Morning
It must be difficult to teach who does not know anything. I appreciate your attention.
I’m such a beginner that I must have been rude to my ignorance, sorry.
So, There is much to study and read.
I can´t tell if it was good, it seems to have a lot of repetition ‘on’ the “ON”, as if it were ‘on’ google searching ‘on’.
As it is a path, I will walk “on top of” it =]

Thanks, Adam

Diego Montenegro

hi adam its my first lesson with you i appreciate your response to the students you’re a good teacher

samir

Thank you

anushervon1414

hello adam I see all above comment these are to good

shubhang22singh

Thanks for the lesson, Adam. Very useful

omarcamacho

good lesson, Thank you teacher.

trai

hello. thank you so much teacher. you teach very clear. i am beginner, i hope i will improve my English very soon with your lesson. ;). i got 6 from this lesson.

suvd-erdene

Hi Adam, thank you for another greate lesson.
I didn’t understand why in “10. After completing the marathon…” is used ‘were’ instead of ‘was’.

krllcr

I got 8/10! Thanks for the lesson!

robi75

Not much i understood this lesson but i got out of l0/8. i think this lesson little bit hard for me.

vincent valentine

thanks m.Adam for your excellente lesson,I hope that you can give us a lesson about SAFETY,HAZARDS AND RISKS

khier19

Many thanks Mr Adam for this lesson , it’s a great help.

bouss

Good morning.. Hi everyone. I’m new here.
I’m 20 years old and I am from Venezuela.
I would like to learn to speak English so I can communicate with friends and family.
thanks.

LeoMarc

I got 6 correct answers out of 10 :( in “Above, Over, On, On top of. :(

LeoMarc

I got 6 answers.. Ough Dear!!

Ahmad Farhan

Thank you so much. Nice lesson again.

Worawitoo

Thank you Adam. your lessons help me a lot.

Naveed

I dream everynight to be a Canadian citizen ?

Mazen hassan

Thanks a lot, Adam. All your videos are excellent. I got 7 of 10. I confused over/ above when we talk about a reference point. I watched the video again. Finally, I understood it, I must use over when I talk about some number, on the another hand, I must use above when I talk about a reference point.
The mountain has over 3000 feet above sea level.

pingo

It is a very nice class, thank you Adam

itoraniere

Hello adam,
The video is wonderful i got 8 out of 10.adam would you please help in improving my writing skills??i want you to please upload a video to introduce basic structure formation for beginners.Thankyou

areesh

sentence structure for beginners

areesh

Excellent video, however, I am still confused about above and below. Any tips?

1984jck

there is a statement sais i am over the moon means iam happy, i htough the same works with iam over the world rather than i am on the top of the world

ayoublife

Hello Adam,

Your teaching so good Thank your for your teaching. I got 5 out of 10, i am beginner, i hope i will improve my English very soon with your lesson.

pavanpasup

thanks adam !

shihai182

love it

eve rose

Hi, Adam.
I like all of your lessons.
Although I’ve gotten 8 out of 10, I hope in the future I’ll have better results.
But sometimes I’d like to hear simpler words :-))
Although perhaps this is only my problem here … :-))
Thank you

alex-ua

hello sir
where we use over here and over there

Ruby Arora

Hello sir Adam I watch your video your teaching method is very good.sir I want you to tell me that how can i get 9 CLB in ielts? please reply me .

Samadkhan

Thank you Adam

dr.cnbrk

Thanks Adam. Your teaching is very clear so ı can understand and complete my little empties.

Sevgilluvia

Got 8/10, Adam am ready to learn English and i would love to know how to pronounce the word ENGLISH

Shiko1

sir i got a lot of knowledges.

HanKyawSoe

thank you adam , such a good lessom

gab3

Hello, Adam. I want to learn english online classes with you, is it possible?

Saida Kainarova

Plz sir Adam I m your big fan believe you me when I get stuck in grammar lessons so I always go for your lectures but I have one request that plz give a lesson upon subject and object plz plz plz I need

parveenkhan

Plz sir Adam plz plz plz say something upon subject and object seperatly that what is subject and what is object

parveenkhan

Thank you Adem, You are a best.

Nada.J

Hi, Adam. I got the number 1 wrong. I chose “over” because I imagined the helicopter in movement. Is my thought so wrong ? Thanks.

GrumpyHungry

I got 7 correct out of 10, I need more examples for further practice. By the way, dear teacher I mean Adam I really enjoy your teaching style and appearance.

abukalamshamsuddin

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Maxwell

It’s a great lesson!
Thank you teacher Adam

MrBiH2O

thanks you very much mate, it is so useful.

Medardo@17

thanks you Mr.Adam

Aung Naing

Awesome lessons……thank you.

tengmei

thank you Adam for ur help

naseb

Thanks, Adam. You are the best. I got 10.

Rezajohn

10/10. Thanks adam.

Annie

Adam, thank you for this lesson
9/10

vstavaj

8 out of 10

Vishalshah@123

In question 10 why we can’t use over

Manand

Thank you Mr.Adam, very useful classes

Saeedqtr

7/10…YOU ARE RIGHT. CONFUSING PREPOSITIONS

rmalfatti

Please place the book on the shelf _____ the TV.

I thought you explained it was either „above“ or „over“ in this case. I chose „over“ and was marked wrong. Does it means I cannot use „over“ here?

ElaB

Hello Adam,
First of all, I’d like to say I can’t believe I’ve found a teacher like you. You’re brilliant! Thank you for that! :) One more thing – if everyone speaks English so clear as you do, all the people in the World would be very happy! :)
As for the lesson, it helped a lot.
But, my question is about another thing. The grammar teaches us we must use the pronouns ‘he, she and I’ with the verb ‘to be’ in the past simple like this – I was, she was, he was. Right? But, there’s a ‘he were’ in your sentence (the last question in the quiz). Why’s that? Is it also common to use?

Many thanks in advance!!!!

Julia Rogozina

I didn’t expect that I would score above my expectation. Is my sentence structure correct?
Thank you, teacher Adam.

Reyneilperez

Hi. first of all thank you for your useful videos.
can you explain more your last question?
on top of the world. does it have any idea of surface or touching?

farshidzarghamy

I got 8/10. Nice try for me. Thanks. :)

Carlo

Thank you, Adam! Great lesson!

travelmama

Hi Adam…

Thanks for the lesson. it was very interesting.

Bye

lhmp170284

Hi Adam
I see preposition “over” in this case :
There has been considerable debate among people OVER WHETHER + clause .
I can’t understand what “OVER” mean and how to use it in other cases.I also want to know any advanced abilities to put OVER in some of positions of the sentence . Please help me , thanks a lot

mdnis4

i had many problematic things about ” ON TOP OF ”. finally i can fix my mistake easily. thank you sir,

Sach K.

Adam sir
The way you teach is too good ?
Great job
I am pretty sure that i would learn alot under your guidelines.
Thank you

Haaiqa

hi Adam sir thanks a lot for the great lessons ,I am confused with the use of ‘surprised at’ and ‘surprised by’ plz clear this

pankaj verma

For number 3, I think “on top of” can also be used if you are talking about a shelf that is like a cabinet, not the portruding one.

vheen28

For number 3, I think “on top of” can also be used if you are talking about a shelf that is like a cabinet, not the hanging one.

vheen28

Thank you Mr.Adam for amazing lesson

Mujahid A.Bilal

Nice class and quiz, I hear you almost all days in my way to work.

tapia.herrera.luis

Excelent lesson

pablo15

I am amazed Adam after realizing that being on the top of the world means having so much happiness. i will use the phrase in so many ways. thank you Adam for your help we appreciate your hard work you are the best teacher. i will continue to learn till i become fluent like you my role model in english .much love.

niyonkurugode5

I’m agree with Rome wasn’t built in day ….50/100 :-/

Redcorsair

” Please place the book on the shelf -above- the TV.”

why we didn’t use “on”? If the book on the TV, they are touching each other.

Thank yo

fianchettto

” Please place the book on the shelf -above- the TV.”

why we didn’t use “on”? If the book on the TV, they are touching each other.

thank you.

Thank yo

fianchettto

9 out of 10
to learn these kind of lesson, it’s better to feel the english language. in this way we could distinguish the right from wrong easily.

ho3n

Adam very happy with your explanation, good job

Deisy Molina-

9 out of 10

CEleiterio

9/10! One mistake! Thanks, Adam! Adam is the king of the phrasal.

Jerry Gu

Hi Adam, that was very helpful.

One thing is bugging me right now. When you have to talk about car registration plate number position, what is the correct preposition to use? Is it front and back of the car | on the front and back of the car | in the front and back of the car? I hope, you understood my question.

MahendraThulu

Thanks for the lesson Mr. Adam, I got 9/10. I hope you have a good life for your entire life

hendrio

I’ve just finished the quiz with 70% of correct answers, i think i’m going to need to watch again and again. I think that it would be good if you explain about prepositions of movement with some verbs. Thanks for the lesson.