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Joe2012 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Regarding a use of the preposition
Sentence: "I guess the Centerist/Rightist/Leftist of the print/TV/internet are getting it wrong on this one"
My question/doubt: Is the usage of preposition "of" in the above sentence correct ?
Thanks
My question/doubt: Is the usage of preposition "of" in the above sentence correct ?
Thanks
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It's correct in my book. The criminals of the United States are happy. The use of "of" is not a problem, but I'm not sure about the subject of the sentence.
- It's correct in my book.
- The criminals of the United States are happy.
- The use of "of" is not a problem, but I'm not sure about the subject of the sentence.
- " If I used the singular, as in your example, it would be an adjective; and I'd still be looking for a noun to serve as subject of my sentence: The criminal element of the United States is happy.
- So is "Centerist" an adjective or a noun?
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It's correct in my book.
The criminals of the United States are happy.
The use of "of" is not a problem, but I'm not sure about the subject of the sentence.
Notice that in my example, I used the plural "criminals."
If I used the singular, as in your example, it would be an adjective; and I'd still be looking for a noun to serve as subject of my sente
The criminals of the United States are happy.
The use of "of" is not a problem, but I'm not sure about the subject of the sentence.
Notice that in my example, I used the plural "criminals."
If I used the singular, as in your example, it would be an adjective; and I'd still be looking for a noun to serve as subject of my sente
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Thanks for taking time and replying in detail. Now I can make amends since I know where and what is the problem.
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