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Is it correct to write or say 'What do you think about London?' or should it be 'What do you think of London?'Are both versions acceptable in an exam?Thanks.Mike

Vsuresh · Accepted Answer

Yes. However the choice of word is always based on the context.

What do you think of London?

This probably means what comes to mind immediately.

What do you think about London?

This probably means your considerded view of the place.

In a way I should say that I have just made an attempt to differentiate them.

I am very eager to know what others have to say.

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousIs it correct to write or say 'What do you think about London?' or should it be 'What do you think of London?'
Are both versions acceptable in an exam?

Both versions are acceptable. You may find, however, that they are used in different circumstances.

- Where should we go this weekend?

- What do you think about London?

The version with "of" would not be used to make a suggestion like this.

I can't think of another case where only one could be used. I do sense, however, that think of is more often used with people and abstract ideas, not so much with inanimate objects or places.

CJ

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