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Mister Micawberof or fromThanks. By measurements, I meant height, weight etc. will be taken from the participants. How is 'of' possible?
Mister MicawberThe measurements of the table are 200 x 300 x 60 cm.Thanks. But I just wanted to know which word works in the specific sentence I wrote. Which ones work in my sentence?
AnonymousWhich ones work in my sentence?The ones I gave you before, of course.
Mister Micawber AnonymousWhich ones work in my sentence?The ones I gave you before, of course.I see. So is it possible to say: the folliwing measurements will be taken 'of' all subjects.
AnonymousThat sentence sounds awkward with 'of'!Not to me, and I'm the teacher. Why ask if you are not going to believe us?
Mister MicawberNot to me, and I'm the teacher. Why ask if you are not going to believe us?Of course I believe you, but I got confused because 'of' sounded good in the sentence you wrote with the table example and I thought that the two suggested words with measurements in different sentences. Also, I thought my sentence did not flow well with it. Sorry, I am
AnonymousSo 'of and from' convey the same meaning in that sentence, right?Yes, that's right.
Mister Micawber AnonymousSo 'of and from' convey the same meaning in that sentence, right?Yes, that's right.Got it. Thanks a lot again.