dear Teachers, could you explain to me the difference between hear about/of. Do these prepositions really make sense when used? I mean there are many of them that I'm confused about (for ex. care of-care about)
Many thanks,
Veronika
NOT A TEACHER
(1) The moderator has given us some excellent examples.
(2) Here is an interesting example that you may like to know:
A friend, who lives in another city, comes to visit you for a week.
You meet her at the airport. You drive her to your home where
she has dinner with you and your family.
Your friend: It's been wonderful seeing all of you. I think that
I had better leave now in order to find a hotel for the week.
Your husband: We wouldn't hear
of it. We insist that you stay
here. Our oldest son has just left for college, so you can stay in
his bedroom. (We wouldn't hear of it. = We refuse to agree to
your staying in a hotel.)
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And two examples to illustrate the moderator's excellent
definitions:
George: I come from a very, very little country called ____. It's
located on the continent of _____. Only 5,000,000 people live there.
Have you ever heard
of it?
Martha: I certainly have heard
of it ( = recognize the name). And I have heard
about it, too!!!
George: What do you mean?
Martha: I have heard that the women in your country go to work, and
it's the men who stay home and take care of the children!!!
Respectfully yours,
James