What is the offical rule?
For example...
Pick up all of your stuff. vs. Pick up all your stuff.
2007-05-16 18:08:59 · 7 answers · asked by Annabelle 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The 'of' is superfluous - that is, extra and unnecessary. If a word fulfils no need, take it out.
However, having said that, you will find that some people include the 'of' in conversational, everyday speech, simply because it is what's colloquial in their area. So you will find it is common.
But do not use it in written English - it is incorrect. Example - He passed all his exams. NOT: He passed all of his exams.
Hope this helps
2007-05-16 18:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by elmina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'Of' is redundant so why use it? In written language brevity is the key to understanding.
'That', is probably the most overused word in the English language. It can normally be removed to improve a sentence. 'The' is also often unnecessary.
2007-05-17 01:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by Caretaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...pick up all of your stuff, now!
sorry force of habit
2007-05-17 01:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by txdarhmalily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick up all of your stuff.
2007-05-17 01:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by Candice C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't stand all your questions!
All of your questions are starting to bug me!
just kidding.... this is a good one :)
2007-05-17 01:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by BB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The latter is easier to read or say.
2007-05-17 01:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by meg g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep your words short and sweet in case you have to eat them!
2007-05-17 01:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋