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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Of vs by

In the sentence:

You need general academic approval of the University to proceed.

Should "of" be used or should "by" be used. Is "of" incorrect?
  

Top answer

You need the university's approval. You need the approval OF the university. It's correct.

  • You need the university's approval.
  • You need the approval OF the university.
  • It's correct.
  • University does not need to be capitalized.
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You need the university's approval. You need the approval OF the university.

It's correct.

University does not need to be capitalized.

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