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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

use of article

Is ‘of’ required or optional in these example?

He jumped out ‘of’ the window.
He walked out ‘of’ the door.

I am confused because i am not sure if ‘of’ alters the meanings and without it, something sounds missing.

Thanks.
  

Top answer

At one time it was normally included, but nowadays Americans usually omit it. British speakers use both forms.

— Blue Jay

  • At one time it was normally included, but nowadays Americans usually omit it.
  • British speakers use both forms.
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At one time it was normally included, but nowadays Americans usually omit it. British speakers use both forms.
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Note that "of" is a preposition, not an article.
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Blue Jay At one time it was normally included, but nowadays Americans usually omit it. British speakers use both forms.
I see. Thanks a lot for your help.
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