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Ansonguy Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Prepositions: [in/of] this shape/colour

I have made up the sentences below.

(1a) I am looking for a vase in this shape.

(1b) I am looking for a vase of this shape.

(2a) I am looking for some hats in these five colours.

(2b) I am looking for some hats of these five colours.

I am not sure which preposition works better. Please help me. Thank you for your time.

  

Top answer

I would accept 1a and 1b. I'd be more likely to say "I'm looking for a vase shaped like this", though. 2a sounds fine to me.

— Blue Jay

  • I would accept 1a and 1b.
  • I'd be more likely to say "I'm looking for a vase shaped like this", though.
  • 2a sounds fine to me.
  • 2b sounds a bit odd.
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I would accept 1a and 1b. I'd be more likely to say "I'm looking for a vase shaped like this", though.

2a sounds fine to me. 2b sounds a bit odd.

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Like Blue Jay, I'd use I'm looking for a vase shaped like this.

As for the other one, I'm looking for some hats with these five colours.

CJ

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