AskAndAnswer Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Confusion at lift off
Which of these sentences is the best way to phrase the sentence?
a. While rising off the surface of the planet, the spaceship adjusted its speed.
b. While rising off of the surface of the planet, the spaceship adjusted its speed.
c. While rising from the surface of the planet, the spaceship adjusted its speed.
Thanks!
a. While rising off the surface of the planet, the spaceship adjusted its speed.
b. While rising off of the surface of the planet, the spaceship adjusted its speed.
c. While rising from the surface of the planet, the spaceship adjusted its speed.
Thanks!
Top answer
Hi, Not B. A and C are OK. I prefer C.
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