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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Which is more appropriate?
When we ask questions, which is more suitable: about or of?
What about those flowers? or What of those flowers?
Are 'of' and 'about' used interchangeably in these cases?
What about those flowers? or What of those flowers?
Are 'of' and 'about' used interchangeably in these cases?
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They are generally not interchangeable. 'About' solicits or presents more and detailed information, while 'of' usually calls only for a brief overview of the topic.
- They are generally not interchangeable.
- 'About' solicits or presents more and detailed information, while 'of' usually calls only for a brief overview of the topic.
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They are generally not interchangeable. 'About' solicits or presents more and detailed information, while 'of' usually calls only for a brief overview of the topic.
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