sing along

Q: Is it correct to say "I sang along the radio."?

No — say "I sang along to the radio.". the verb is intransitive and requires the preposition 'to' before the source of the music.

Definition

phrasal verb. to sing a song at the same time as someone else who is already singing or while listening to recorded music.

phrasal verb. to join in singing a piece of music that is already being performed or played. Intransitive, though often followed by the preposition 'to' or 'with'.

simple

“I love to sing along when my favorite song comes on.”

contextual

“The band encouraged the crowd to sing along to the chorus during the concert.”

complex

“The children were delighted to sing along with the recording, their voices blending into a cheerful, if slightly off-key, harmony.”

usually used without a direct object; you sing along 'to' a song or 'with' a person.

contrast with 'sing' (the general act) to show that 'along' implies a secondary or accompanying role in the performance.

I sang along the radio.

I sang along to the radio.

the verb is intransitive and requires the preposition 'to' before the source of the music.

Particles

along

Separability

inseparable

Pattern

sing + along

join inaccompany harmonize

listen silently

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