curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-talk-about-hobbies-and-interests/657ee25acee11cd3122e0876.md
The preposition on indicates that something is positioned above and touching or supported by something else. For example:
She left her phone on the printer. - The phone is resting on top of the printer.
The error message appears on the screen. - This means that the error message is visible and accessible.
How does James use the word on in his sentence?
To indicate the location of the action figures.
To suggest that the action figures are moving.
James' usage of on indicates a position, not movement.
To express dissatisfaction.
The word on in this context does not express emotions or opinions.
To indicate ownership.
On is used to describe the position of the action figures, not ownership.
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