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Thread: ABOUT x OF
- 07-Jan-2007, 21:27 #1
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ABOUT x OF Hello Folks,
I never know when I have to use "about" or "of" in a sentence.
Is there any tip to understand these differences?
Cheers!
Falcon
- 07-Jan-2007, 22:01 #2
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Re: ABOUT x OF Can you post an example?
- 08-Jan-2007, 13:05 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: ABOUT x OF 1) Did you hear about/of the accident?
2) I wouldn't dream about/of speaking to hear like that.
3) I'd like to hear something positive about/of you.
and so on...
I can't see any difference in meaning between about and of!
When do I have to use them?
Falcon
- 08-Jan-2007, 21:22 #4
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Re: ABOUT x OF 1. is OK in both of or about.
2. is also Ok in both
3. about is better
When you are speaking directly to someone your choice is limited.
