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sabrinak

Joined: 28 Sep 2007
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject: on the ground or to the ground

Hello, Please help me. Which is correct? Why? He dropped a can to the ground. He dropped a can on the ground. Thank you SO MUCH!!!

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bud

Joined: 09 Mar 2003
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Location: New Jersey, US

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:26 am Post subject:

I think both are OK, but have different meanings. to: gently tossed the can for some unknown purpose on: either it was an accident or he was littering

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