I have a ghost in my possession I can appear him whenever I want to.

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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My dear and respected teachers,

1: “Don’t throw the rice on the floor.” OR “Don’t drop the rice on the ground.”

2: In BrE ‘on’ is used “I punched him on the stomach.” And in AmE ‘in’ is used “I punched him in the stomach.” ?

3: “I have a ghost in my possession I can appear him whenever I want to.” correct?

4: "Which players of Pakistan cricket team do you like.? OR "Which players of Pakistani cricket team do you like.? Which one is correct?

Thanks in advance!

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  1. Either, although the meanings are different. ‘Don’t throw’ implies that somebod was deliberately chosing to throw the rice, ‘Don’t drop’ implies a warning against accidentally dropping any rice. The proper one will depend up what context you’re using it in.

  1. I can’t verify the BrE variant, but yes, in AmE you punch people ‘in’ the stomach or face.

  2. This doesn’t make sense. I think you’d have to say something like “I have a ghost in my possession, and I can make him appear/manifest whenever I want to.”

  3. “Which players of the Pakistani cricket team do you like?”

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Dear Twilit1988,

  • I know that “I punched him on the stomach.” is correct.

  • “I have a ghost in my possession I can appear him whenever I want to.” is not correct, I think. It’s better with “I have a ghost in my possession. I can make him appear whenever I want.”

  • “Pakistani cricket team” is correct.