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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

college degree

Do you say:

Getting a college degree is expected from my family. Or

Getting a college degree is expected by my family.

ARe both in use?

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Hi, Do you say: Getting a college degree is expected from my family. This means that people outside your family expect your family members each to get a degree. Or Getting a college degree is expected by my family.

— Clive

  • Hi, Do you say: Getting a college degree is expected from my family.
  • This means that people outside your family expect your family members each to get a degree.
  • Or Getting a college degree is expected by my family.
  • This means your family expects you (and probably every member of your family) to get a degree.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Do you say:

Getting a college degree is expected from my family.This means that people outside your family expect your family members each to get a degree.
Or

Getting a college degree is expected by my family. This means your family expects you (and probably every
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CliveGetting a college degree is expected from my family. This means that people outside your family expect your family members each to get a degree.
For this meaning, the preposition of would be better.
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