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Marxist Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
on&of
Sometimes I find that 'on'and 'of' have similar usages,apart from some fixed situations,such as answer 'to' the question,ambassador 'to 'France,etc,what's the differences?
Let's say,I can say a friend 'of'mine,can I say a friend 'to'me?
Let's say,I can say a friend 'of'mine,can I say a friend 'to'me?
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Marxist Sometimes I find that 'on'and 'of' have similar usages,apart from some fixed situations,such as answer 'to' the question,ambassador 'to 'France,etc,what's the differences? Let's say,I can say a friend 'of'mine,can I say a friend 'to'me? " suggestion: Try sorting this out by dealing with one pair of words, and one example at a time.
- Marxist Sometimes I find that 'on'and 'of' have similar usages,apart from some fixed situations,such as answer 'to' the question,ambassador 'to 'France,etc,what's the differences?
- Let's say,I can say a friend 'of'mine,can I say a friend 'to'me?
- " suggestion: Try sorting this out by dealing with one pair of words, and one example at a time.
- The language is rich with different ways to say the same thing.
- Best of luck, - A.
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MarxistSometimes I find that 'on'and 'of' have similar usages,apart from some fixed situations,such as answer 'to' the question,ambassador 'to 'France,etc,what's the differences?Hi,
Let's say,I can say a friend 'of'mine,can I say a friend 'to'me?
I'd say there's quite a significant difference: the president of
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