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Rommel Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

“from,” “out of,” or “through,” “from” or “from among,” “among” or “from among”?

Which preposition or prepositional phrases should I use in the following sentences?

• That silver ring was bought (from/out of/through) stolen money.
• This pendant was bought (from/from among) stolen items.
• I was chosen (among/from among) other students aspiring to play Hamlet.
  

Top answer

I think it's OK if I say "That silver ring was bought with stolen money. Am I right? Could I substitute "out of" for "with" in this statement?

— Rommel

  • I think it's OK if I say "That silver ring was bought with stolen money.
  • Am I right?
  • Could I substitute "out of" for "with" in this statement?
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I think it's OK if I say "That silver ring was bought with stolen money. Am I right? Could I substitute "out of" for "with" in this statement?
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RommelThat silver ring was bought with stolen money.
Correct.
RommelCould I substitute "out of" for "with" in this statement?
No. That's not right.

CJ
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