0
Wombats Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

What's the difference between "all my friends" and "all of my friends"?

Hi,

I'm a bit confused. Yesterday I wanted to write an e-mail in English and stumpled upon this phrases. Is there a difference between "all my friends" and "all of my friends"?

An example:

All my friends said I look great.

or

All of my friends said I look great.

What's right?

When do you use "all my friends/classmates/..." and when "all of my friends/classmates/..."?

Sorry for any mistakes with the language Emotion: smile
  

Top answer

Hello, Wombats - and welcome to English Forums. Is there a difference between "all my friends" and "all of my friends"? -- No, not at all.

— Mister Micawber

  • Hello, Wombats - and welcome to English Forums.
  • Is there a difference between "all my friends" and "all of my friends"?
  • -- No, not at all.
  • Some grammarians think that 'of' is necessary in formal situations, that is all.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
Hello, Wombats - and welcome to English Forums.

Is there a difference between "all my friends" and "all of my friends"?-- No, not at all. Some grammarians think that 'of' is necessary in formal situations, that is all.
0
0
You're really something!! i've got a student to coach and seriously couldn't get around this one. Thanks!!
0

Related Questions