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Nickjan Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Preposition 'of' before objects

I have a query that probably comes up repeatedly but haven't found an exact reply; my apologies if I've missed something.

Is it necessary to use 'of' before mentioning an object, as in the following examples: "I introduce the concept 'representative thinking' by Arendt. Second, I introduce and explain the concept 'nation branding'...."

Is it required to insert 'of' before the two concepts mentioned above? I know it can be inserted, but I feel with contemporary writing that the proposition is often deemed unnecessary.

Your reactions advice are most welcome.

  

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Good question! My view is that when you put the concepts inside quotation marks, then the "of" is not essential but it would be without the quotation marks.

— Peter Tallon

  • Good question!
  • My view is that when you put the concepts inside quotation marks, then the "of" is not essential but it would be without the quotation marks.
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Good question!

My view is that when you put the concepts inside quotation marks, then the "of" is not essential but it would be without the quotation marks.

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I introduce the concept (of) 'representative thinking' by Arendt. Second, I introduce and explain the concept (of) 'nation branding'...."


Either is fine - it's a free choice.

There is a grammatical difference, though. If the preposition "of" is used, the phrases "representative thinking by Arendt" and "nation branding ..." are compleme

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