Using preposition: away from

[Minty]

Common Errors in English, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #17 "My Thoughts", question 3

You probably have never heard of my country or the town where I live because they are very far of your home.

(a) probably
(b) heard
(c) of

Common Errors in English, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #17 "My Thoughts", answer 3

You probably have never heard of my country or the town where I live because they are very far from your home.

Correct entry: from
The error was: (c) of
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Using preposition: away from

[Mister Micawber]

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Far from your home, so C is wrong.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

[Alan]

Hi English Learner,

You need the preposition from to suggest away from rather than of often indicating possession.

Alan
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English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story A day in the life of a stately home owner