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Latest post Thu, Feb 26 2009 5:46 AM by daddyjohn. 2 replies.
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daddyjohn  +  679969 Wed, 25 Feb 09 03:26 PM
Is the preposition OF correctly used in this sentence?

The cheese tasted OF paraffin.


Thank you very much.
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AlpheccaStars  +  679972 Wed, 25 Feb 09 03:28 PM
 Yes. It is correct. A similar sentence is - "The wall was made of brick"

In your sentence, it means that there was a hint of a parrafin taste in the cheese. 

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daddyjohn, 271 days ago
Thank you so much Alphecca for your assistance.
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