Prepositions

johnerHi,

1.
- Did she invite that couple we saw two weeks ago?
- Not that I know of.

Does this answer OK? is "of" needed or can we leave it out?-It is optional and doesn't change the meaning.

2.
The thing I said "handle it" about...
The thing I told you "handle it" about...

I couldn't figure where to put these "a

Hi Dave,

johnerDoes this answer OK?

Sorry for this. I've just realized.

Dave PhillipsTry putting it in context in a full sentence and we'll try to help from there.

How about something like this:

Do you remember that thing we talked about? The thing I said "handle it"

You don't need about in them, and as they stand aren't that natural. Lets try, "You know the thing I asked/told you to handle? Well forget about it, its been taken care of!"

Hi,

Dave Phillips as they stand aren't that natural.

I see my mistake and I appreciate your help. But I couldn't understand the quoted sentence above. Is this a complete sentence by itself? If so, can we rephrase it like this: "They don't seem quite(that) natural the way you use them in these sentences" ? If you could help me figure this out, I'd be gr

as they stand - the way they are now.