Christine Christie Posted 7 years ago
Grammar
'Of' or 'from'
Which sounds better:
a) "May some of the rain OF the northern hemisphere reach Asutralia."
b) "May some OF the rain FROM the northern hemisphere reach Asutralia."
(Note: And yes, this is meant in symbolical terms. Not literally, as we can't control nature to any extent.)
Top answer
Christine Christie Which sounds better ? b) You should note that the initial "May" is not typical in everyday conversation. It's used only for fervent wishes and in prayers, both formal.
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Christine ChristieWhich sounds better?
b)
You should note that the initial "May" is not typical in everyday conversation. It's used only for fervent wishes and in prayers, both formal.
CJ
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