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my question is that how i should understand a preposition 'of' in a sentence like this. BE + of
For example, I am of ~
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my question is that how i should understand a preposition 'of' in a sentence like this. BE + of
For example, I am of ~
hopefully someone will answer this for me.
Thanks again.
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The construction (subject + be + of + noun phrase) emphasizes the relationship between the noun phrase and the subject. The object of the preposition is an attribute belonging to the subject. He is (a person) of good character.
- The construction (subject + be + of + noun phrase) emphasizes the relationship between the noun phrase and the subject.
- The object of the preposition is an attribute belonging to the subject.
- He is (a person) of good character.
- I am of Scotish origin.
- (My anscestors were Scots) This matter is of great importance.
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The construction (subject + be + of + noun phrase) emphasizes the relationship between the noun phrase and the subject.
The object of the preposition is an attribute belonging to the subject.
He is (a person) of good character.
I am of Scotish origin. (My anscestors were Scots)
This matter is of great importance. (It is very important )
He was of little use to us. (He
The object of the preposition is an attribute belonging to the subject.
He is (a person) of good character.
I am of Scotish origin. (My anscestors were Scots)
This matter is of great importance. (It is very important )
He was of little use to us. (He
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