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Of expresses the relationship of a part of something to its whole. It is the most used preposition in
English.
Example.
o He is a boy of 15.
o Some parts of his body were injured.
o Most of the guests are gone.
o The plays of Shakespeare will always be classics.
ABOUT:
About means ‘on the subject of’ something or ‘concerning of’ something/someone. It also means
‘approximately.'
Example:
o I was about to leave .
o He cares about his classes.
o I have about 30 candies in my bag.
o This article is about computers .
FOR:
For means ‘with the object or purpose of’. It indicates a suiting of purpose for something/someone.
Example:
o I will always be here for you.
o I have done it for my benefit .
o Cucumber is a good vegetable for making a salad .
o Take my gratitude for your kind hospitality .
WITH: