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RUGUY22 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

"...of some sort of..." or "...some sort of..."

Is the first "of" in the sentence below necessary?

"I hope that I can be of some sort of assistance to the department."

Or should it simply be:

"I hope that I can be some sort of assistance to the department."

If it is not necessary, would it be grammatically incorrect to have it there?

Thanks in advance!
  

Top answer

T he first 'of'' is better grammar, but it is often omitted. I hope you are not going to say this in a job application. It's an extremely weak statement.

— Clive

  • T he first 'of'' is better grammar, but it is often omitted.
  • I hope you are not going to say this in a job application.
  • It's an extremely weak statement.
  • Clive
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The first 'of'' is better grammar, but it is often omitted.

I hope you are not going to say this in a job application. It's an extremely weak statement.

Clive
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No. Tomorrow starts my second week at a new employer. However, due to the horrible weather conditions we currently have in Chicago, the office will be closed. My department was instructed to work from home. Considering I am still in training, I wanted to let my boss know that I would be willing to help out in any way that I could.

I appreciate your response. Thanks again!
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