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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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signs that warn drivers of/against dangerous driving situations

Most important are the signs that warn drivers of/against dangerous driving situations.

Would you use of or against and why? Thanks.
  

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Hi, Most important are the signs that warn drivers of/against dangerous driving situations. Would you use of or against and why? Both of these are OK.

  • Hi, Most important are the signs that warn drivers of/against dangerous driving situations.
  • Would you use of or against and why?
  • Both of these are OK.
  • They both sound rather formal and 'official' in tone.
  • Of the two, I'd choose 'of'.
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Hi,

Most important are the signs that warn drivers of/against dangerous driving situations.

Would you use of or against and why?

Both of these are OK. They both sound rather formal and 'official' in tone. Of the two, I'd choose 'of'. 'Against' seems redundant, in the sense that it carries an idea of caution

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