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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

of vs off

I have recently had a small argument with my girlfriend, and as usual she thinks she is always right. (most of the time she is but tell her) This time I am nearly certain she is incorrect and but i need proof. So, my question is of vs off in a certain context.

I know that the perfect word to use is (from)

questions?
Here is a present of/off thomas
You have a letter of/off the job centre

Thanks Wes
  

Top answer

Only from is correct. Not of. Not off.

— Clive

  • Only from is correct.
  • Not of.
  • Not off.
  • You can say eg Here is a present of a new car.
  • But this means that someone is giving you a new car.
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Only from is correct.
Not of.
Not off.

You can say eg Here is a present of a new car. But this means that someone is giving you a new car.

Clive
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AnonymousI know that the perfect word to use is (from) "from".
Yes, and it's the only word. Both "of" and "off" are wrong, not to mention that they sound very strange.

CJ

Cross-posted with Clive.
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Neither "of" nor "off" works in your sentences. Emotion: cool
So both you and your girlfriend are wrong!
Anonymous
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