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[stephen.shen]

Dear teachers,

Are the following two sentences both correct?

1.There are many apples IN the tree.
2.There are many apples ON the tree.

What are the differences between "in the tree" and "on the tree"?

Many thanks for your help.

[Mister Micawber]

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On the tree-- fruit grows on trees, not in them.
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