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Because prepositions can often by exchanged for one another (in this case the prepositions are "by" and on"), either way is grammatically correct in this sentence.
I tripped on accident
or
I tripped by accident.
Both are acceptable.
Comment: In British English, I'm pretty sure "by accident" is the "proper" form.
Oddly enough, "I tripped on purpose" is correct.
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When is English not a proper noun?
The word English is not a proper noun when it is used as a proper adjective. That is an English accent, an English type automobile, an English looking top hat.
Is starting an answer to a question with so proper English?
Well, for starters, your question is not proper english.
Is irregardless proper English?
No, "irregardless" contains a double negative. "Regardless" is proper English, but "irregardless" is not.
Is English a noun?
It is a proper noun, used to the refer to "the English" (the English people) or to the language English. It is a proper adjective when used to refer to England or Great Britain.
Is the word English a proper noun?
Yes, the noun English is a proper noun, the name of a specific nationality and a specific language. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. The word English is also a proper adjective.
Which is proper English on accident or by accident?
If you mean something happened that was not intentional, it should be by accident. "The boy stepped on the cat's tail by accident."
You tripped over the box by accident Is this proper English?
The sentence "You tripped over the box by accident" is grammatically correct and properly structured in English. It conveys the idea that the person tripped unintentionally due to the box being in their way.
Which is proper by accident or by accident?
By Accident
What is thimpiste in English?
Thimpiste in english is accident
How do you spell accident in french?
you spell accident in french the same way you spell accident in english; accident
What is the Proper adjective for English?
English is a proper adjective.
What is the luhya word for the English word accident?
The African Luhya term for the English word 'accident' is "achali".
When is English not a proper noun?
The word English is not a proper noun when it is used as a proper adjective. That is an English accent, an English type automobile, an English looking top hat.
Why is Dos is important?
What is "do writing?" This does not appear to be proper English. If the question were rephrased in proper English, I think we would know how to answer it.
Why can't people answer questions in proper English?
Not everyone here knows proper English. Others may be lazy and use chat speech. Then of course, some are just young. In addition, there is some debate as to what is proper English. Proper British English is not the same as proper American English. Other English-speaking nations have their own variations of English.
What does 'que faut-il faire quand on a accident' mean in English?
This is French for "what do you do when you have an accident?"
Is starting an answer to a question with so proper English?
Well, for starters, your question is not proper english.
