B B45 Guest Aug 7, 2014 #1 I took picture of shoes for my friend and I ask her: Do you see anything you like from/in the picture? Are both okay?
I took picture of shoes for my friend and I ask her: Do you see anything you like from/in the picture? Are both okay?
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Aug 7, 2014 #2 I wouldn't use "from".
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Aug 7, 2014 #4 In that context, I would say it's wrong. From that photo, I can tell you were happy. I can't tell where you are from that photo. There, "from" means "by looking at". With the photo of the shoes, you are simply asking if she thinks anything in the photo is to her liking. Note that you "took a picture".
In that context, I would say it's wrong. From that photo, I can tell you were happy. I can't tell where you are from that photo. There, "from" means "by looking at". With the photo of the shoes, you are simply asking if she thinks anything in the photo is to her liking. Note that you "took a picture".
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Aug 8, 2014 #5 Batman45 said: Would you say it's wrong? Click to expand... Prepositions are about choices,so it's often hard to be absolute about right and wrong. However, if there is one that is a clear winner, then use it and forget the other options. Use in here.
Batman45 said: Would you say it's wrong? Click to expand... Prepositions are about choices,so it's often hard to be absolute about right and wrong. However, if there is one that is a clear winner, then use it and forget the other options. Use in here.