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Write on the board vs Write on board

These are both acceptable phrases, but they would be used in dissimilar contexts. 'Write on the board' is used when referring to a specific board, such as a whiteboard or chalkboard. 'Write on board' is used in a more general sense, referring to any surface that can be written on.
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Write on the board

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific board, such as a whiteboard or chalkboard.

This phrase is used when instructing someone to write something on a specific board, such as 'Please write your name on the board.'

Examples:

  • Please write the answer on the board.
  • I will write the instructions on the board.
  • The teacher asked us to write the vocabulary words on the board.
  • Only I get to write on the board.
  • - You didn't write it on the board.
  • I'm pretty sure he makes up these rando lessons a split second before he writes 'em on the board.
  • You didn't write "unique" on the board three months ago.
  • Why don't you write your name on the board.
  • Say you want to make ice cream illegal, which is crazy because ice cream is delicious, but what I would do is write up on the board,
  • Write question #1 on the board and if you have the time, do it up to #4
  • If you have a problem with my soap use, you can go write it up on the grievance board.
  • I write the specials on the specials board.
  • Let's get her a white board to write on.
  • We live together in the same house, and then he writes letters to the board of directors.
  • Just tell me that I'll be able to write my boards.
  • I can't impart the word of the Lord without a board to write it on.
  • Would you write to the Navy Board for me?
  • In reply to Written Question E-0885/08, Commissioner Wallström writes that the editorial board of 'Europabericht' did not act arbitrarily when Vlaams Belang was the only party which was not invited to comment on the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.
  • So, I'm going to write out a couple things on the board. I want you to turn your pages to chapter seven.
  • I write stories thriller So the boards and you and me of hypocrisy.
  • Noah Shapiro declined to write on your behalf.
  • I have the feeling that I can to write on these enormous partitions... of 3000 or 4000 meter high, as a professor writes on a blackboard with a chalk.
  • Please write on it "My Friend".

Alternatives:

  • Write on the whiteboard.
  • Write on the chalkboard.
  • Write on the blackboard.

Write on board

This phrase is correct and used in a more general sense, referring to any surface that can be written on.

This phrase is used when instructing someone to write something on any available surface, without specifying a particular board.

Examples:

  • Please write your name on board.
  • Students are not allowed to write on board.
  • The instructions are written on board.
  • Only I get to write on the board.
  • - You didn't write it on the board.
  • I'm pretty sure he makes up these rando lessons a split second before he writes 'em on the board.
  • Why don't you write your name on the board.
  • Say you want to make ice cream illegal, which is crazy because ice cream is delicious, but what I would do is write up on the board,
  • Let's get her a white board to write on.
  • Just tell me that I'll be able to write my boards.
  • I can't impart the word of the Lord without a board to write it on.
  • We live together in the same house, and then he writes letters to the board of directors.
  • Would you write to the Navy Board for me?
  • In reply to Written Question E-0885/08, Commissioner Wallström writes that the editorial board of 'Europabericht' did not act arbitrarily when Vlaams Belang was the only party which was not invited to comment on the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.
  • A conductor can hand-write a ticket once you're already on board.
  • Noah Shapiro declined to write on your behalf.
  • Complaints regarding on-board living and working conditions should be investigated.
  • Planetary data programmed into on-board computer.
  • A Firefly with possible stolen goods on board.
  • You shouldn't even carry cigarettes on board.
  • Request on-board computer failure on second landing.
  • We can't raise anyone on board.
  • Instructions for recharging should be carried on board.

Alternatives:

  • Write on the surface.
  • Write on the paper.
  • Write on the wall.

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