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#2 (permalink) Thu Aug 21, 2008 15:24 pm off or of |
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Hi Brigitta,
And welcome to english-test! of is a preposition, and off can be a preposition or an adverb. One could think of a thousand different ways of usage, so you're probably best off clicking on those two words here, and you will find out for yourself.
Please ask if you still need clarification!
Take care,
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#3 (permalink) Thu Aug 21, 2008 16:25 pm Choosing between "of" and "off" |
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| Almost getting it... If both forms are prepositions, how do you know which one to use when?? |
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Brigitta New Member
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#4 (permalink) Thu Aug 21, 2008 16:38 pm Choosing between "of" and "off" |
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'of' is usually used when the genitive is needed: 'an island of Spain' (that belongs to Spain)
'off' can be used in several contexts, i.e. 'an island off the coast of Spain' (away from the coast) _________________ Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL Preparation & TOEFL Vocabulary Learn more: How to Become an English Teacher |
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#5 (permalink) Thu Aug 21, 2008 17:39 pm Choosing between "of" and "off" |
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| Thanks a lot; you've been a great help! Chrs. |
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Brigitta New Member
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#6 (permalink) Thu Aug 21, 2008 17:52 pm Choosing between "of" and "off" |
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Hi Brigitta, Also don't forget the difference between the sounds of both of them. (Off) the double 'f" is pronounced as /-f/ consonant sound. (Of) the letter 'f' is pronounced as /-v/ consonant sound.
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#7 (permalink) Thu Aug 21, 2008 19:01 pm Choosing between "of" and "off" |
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i do have similar doubt... i don't know when to use 'off'..
i heard people saying "The restaurant is just off London Road", in this case, does it mean the restaurant is just 'next to' London Road? or it is actually in London Road? or how should I interpret this sentence? |
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Runs1215 I'm new here and I like it ;-)
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