None of us could agree what to buy
None of us could agree what to buy
One of, some of, none of, all of, few of, most of. Местоимения с предлогом of в английском языке
Предлог of без тени сомнения можно назвать одним из самых частотных предлогов английского языка. Он может сочетаться с существительным, глаголом, прилагательным, местоимением и другими частями речи, например: a glass of water – стакан воды, to dream of a new car – мечтать о новой машине, a boy of ten years – мальчик десяти лет, a friend of mine – мой друг, to be proud of your child – гордиться своим ребенком. Эту статью мы посвятим местоимениям, сочетающимся с предлогом of.
Как мы используем местоимения с предлогом of
В английском языке используют конструкцию местоимение + предлог of, чтобы показать количество чего-то. За предлогом следует личное местоимение (you, him, us, them) или существительное, перед которым обычно стоит определенный артикль (the) или такие слова, как this, that, these, those, my, his, her, our, their.
В выражениях с предлогом of больше всего трудностей вызывает глагол, а именно то, в каком числе он используется. Мы рассмотрим местоимения, которые чаще всего встречаются с of, и особенности употребления глагола в таких конструкциях.
После сочетаний some of (некоторые из, часть), any of (кто-нибудь из), most of (большинство), many of (многие), few of (немногие из), a few of (несколько, некоторые из) следует использовать глагол во множественном числе, так как все они указывают на то, что предмет не один (на несколько предметов).
Many of my friends prefer coffee to tea. – Многие мои друзья предпочитают кофе чаю.
Do any of these computers work? – Хотя бы какие-нибудь из этих компьютеров работают?
A few of the walls were decorated by the photos of famous scientists. – Некоторые из стен были украшены фотографиями известных ученых.
C местоимениями all of (все), both of (оба), half of (половина) мы также используем глагол во множественном числе. Особенность в том, что мы можем опускать предлог of и значение не изменится. Исключение составляют личные местоимения: me, you, it, him, her, us, them.
All (of) my fruit trees are in blossom now. – Все мои фруктовые деревья цветут сейчас.
Both (of) the poets read their new poems with passion. – Оба поэта читали свои новые стихи со страстью.
Half of them decided to stay at the hotel for another couple of days. – Половина из них решила остаться в отеле еще на пару дней.
One of (один из) выделяет один предмет или одного человека из нескольких, поэтому с ним мы будем использовать глагол в единственном числе.
One of their children goes to art school. – Один из их детей ходит в художественную школу.
One of the apples is starting to go rotten. – Одно из яблок начинает портиться.
Давайте вспомним, пожалуй, самый знаменитый пример употребления конструкции one of – песню One of us исполнительницы Joan Osborne.
Интересная особенность есть у none of (никто из), either of (один из) и neither of (ни один из). None подразумевает not one (ни один), either и neither обозначают выбор чего-то одного из двух. Это значит, что, согласно классической грамматике, с этими местоимениями должен стоять только глагол в единственном числе. Но в современном английском допустимо использовать и глагол во множественном числе.
None of them wants/want to change their point of view after her arguments. – Никто из них не хочет менять свою точку зрения после ее доводов.
Either of my dogs is competing / are competing in a dog show. – Одна из моих собак будет участвовать в выставке.
You must be wrong. Neither of my cousins has been / have been to London. – Ты, должно быть, ошибаешься. Ни один из моих двоюродных братьев не был в Лондоне.
Неисчисляемые существительные после of
Some of the money was wasted by Louie in the shopping centre. – Часть денег была растрачена Луи в торговом центре.
Little of the sugar is left. We need more to bake a cake. – Осталось мало сахара. Нам надо больше, чтобы испечь пирог.
Most of the time was spent in a vain attempt to persuade her to go with us. – Большая часть времени была проведена в напрасных попытках уговорить ее поехать с нами.
Теперь вы знаете немного больше о почти безграничных возможностях предлога of в английском языке. Не забудьте пройти тест, чтобы проверить, насколько хорошо вы усвоили эту тему.
А еще мы публикуем много интересных статей в блоге нашей школы. Вот некоторые из них:
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How to use the verb AGREE with correct prepositions and phrase structures
How can we use the English verb AGREE? Do we say Agree WITH or Agree ON?
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HOW TO USE THE VERB AGREE
1. If you agree with someone about / on something
you have the same opinion as them.
Examples: 1. I agree with you.
3. We all agreed that we needed to improve our English. ( note : this means ‘We all agreed with each other that we needed to improve our English.’)
4. My husband and I agree about /on most things. ( note : this means ‘My husband and I agree with each other about /on most things.)
Examples: 1. She agreed to help him.
2. My boss has agreed to give me a holiday!
2. His father did not agree to the idea of a big birthday party.
2. They agreed to meet on Sunday.
it means that they reach a formal agreement about it.
Then, this agreement is often written into a contract, treaty or plan.
Examples: 1. The government agreed a plan to tackle the economic crisis.
2. The two companies agreed a way forward in their dispute.
There is also an English phrasal verb that uses Agree
you think that it is morally acceptable.
Examples: 1. I don’t agree with the way he treats his wife.
2. Many people don’t agree with cruelty to animals.
this means that it makes you feel a bit ill!
Using “agree” and prepositions – with, on, to, about
Depending on the object, you can “agree with”, “agree on”, “agree about” or “agree to” something.
All of these prepositions can be connected to a noun, so it’s the nature of the object that decides the appropriate preposition, as each connects the subject and object in a slightly different way.
Here’s how to decide which preposition to use:
Agree with someone or something
You agree with someone or something when you share or accept an opinion.
You can also agree with the way something is done, particularly when that method is a matter of opinion or style. This means agree with can be followed by a method/style of doing something, or by an idea or overall concept that represents something opinion-based.
Agree on a topic or subject
You agree on a topic or subject that you share a mutual view on. This has some crossover with agreeing with someone: you would agree with someone on something. You can also use agree about in this way.
So while two subjects agreeing in general agree with each other, they agree on the matter being considered. However, as we’ve seen you can also agree with ideas to show approval, so what’s the difference?
We agree with something that is agreeable to us, but we agree on something that is decided to be mutually agreeable (i.e. when two or more people express the same opinion).
Agree to an action or conclusion
You agree to do something, so to often connects agree to verbs in noun form. You can also agree to an arrangement of some sort (most commonly rates, amounts, terms and quantities).
Agree without a preposition
Agree can be used on its own as a general positive response. It can also be used with that when you agree about an idea represented by a clause, instead of simply a noun. Sometimes, that can be optional, so agree can be used without a preposition. This form is usually for opinions or points.
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What Does ‘Let Agreed’ Mean?
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The Meaning of ‘Let Agreed’
You’d be right in thinking, that when you see this phrase, associated with a property, featured on Rightmove or Zoopla or featured on a sign in front of a house or flat, it means that the property is no longer on the rental-market.
What’s A Succinct Definition of ‘Let Agreed’?
‘Let Agreed’ means that an offer by a prospective tenant on a rental property has been accepted, in principle, by the landlord or the estate agent. But, before the deal can be completed and the keys are handed over, there will need to be checks done on the tenant, including credit checks, immigration checks (right-to-rent) and contacting references.
So, if you are looking for a place to rent and see ‘let agreed’ next to the listing or on a signpost in front of the property then the best advice would be to probably move on and look elsewhere.
The chances are, that particular ship is going to sail.
But, it doesn’t mean that the house has been rented out or that there is a rental agreement in place. If you see the perfect property, it might still be worthwhile contacting the agent and registering your interest. By doing this you could end up at the front of the queue should the deal fail, for whatever reason, in the final stages. You might also find that the agent is able to give you help or advice on how to advance your search.
In most cases, however, enquiring about renting a property that’s ‘Let Agreed’ is going to be a long-shot and it will be at the discretion of the letting agent whether or not they allow you to even view it.
What is the Difference Between ‘Let’ and ‘Let Agreed’?
When a property is ‘let’, that means that the T’s are crossed, the I’s are dotted and that the rental agreement is in place. At this stage, if the tenant is not already living in the property, then there is a good chance that they will be soon.
Although there are different types of agreement that cover tenancies that might exist between landlord and tenant, the vast majority of tenancy agreements in the UK (for the private rental sector or PRS) are assured shorthold tenancy agreements or ASTs. An AST agreement is a standardised expression of UK housing law that guarantees a tenant’s rights to rent and enjoy their home for the term of the contract and a landlord’s rights to re-take possession of that home once the term has expired.
NB The rights of tenants and landlords using an assured shorthold tenancy agreement has changed over time and as political parties and governments adjust their policies to try and address the current housing shortage in the UK through changes in the law, everything is in flux.
For more information, see our article on the AST agreement and our article on the Housing Act of 1988 and what it means today.
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Is there a Difference Between ‘Letting’ and ‘Renting’?
There is a difference between let and rent but arguably, in terms of the real-life consequences of using the wrong term, it’s not that important.
What does it Mean to Lease?
A further term you’re likely to hear when talking about tenancy, is the word, lease. A lease, or leasing, tends to refer to a longer period of time from what we would normally talk about with renting.
So, a lease is a form of renting but renting generally means over the short-term whereas a lease is over a much longer-term.
Please note that none of this is meant as advice on housing law. If you are uncertain about any aspect of law then we strongly suggest you seek the advice of an expert.
Why Do People advertise ‘Let Agreed’ Properties When They Aren’t Really Available?
It’s frustrating, unquestionably, when you are looking for a home, to be presented with options that aren’t actually on the market in any real sense. There are, however, good reasons why property portals and estate agents do this.
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quietdandelion
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1. Is he going to agree to our suggestion?
2. Can we agree a price?
3. After a long discussion, the salesperson and I agreed on the price of the car.
Are there rules that tell me when to use «agree to,» when «agree» and «agree on?’ Thanks.
panjandrum
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quietdandelion
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Thomas1
Senior Member
This thread may be of use. And perhaps, this one too.
quietdandelion
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Dimcl
Senior Member
1. Is he going to agree to our suggestion?
2. Can we agree a price? This has to be «agree on a price»
3. After a long discussion, the salesperson and I agreed on the price of the car.
Are there rules that tell me when to use «agree to,» when «agree» and «agree on?’ Thanks.
I don’t know whether there are any rules, QD, but here are more examples:
«Let’s agree on when we should meet for lunch»
«Let’s agree to meet for lunch at 12:00″
«We agreed to meet for lunch at 12:00″
«I agree that we should meet for lunch at 12:00″
Thomas1
Senior Member
I think that
1. Is he going to agree to our suggestion?
Is he going to consent to it?
2. Can we agree a price?
I settled it on with someone (we may have talked it over for some time until we both agreed that the price was good), it suggests that the parties were involved in the process of negotiations;
3. After a long discussion, the salesperson and I agreed on the price of the car.
they reached mutual understanding and finaly both parties accepted the price, it more emphasises the act of agreement of two parties (I think that here there doesn’t have to be negotiations).
These are just my thoughts and I’m not sure if what I’ve written works in all cases, others may disagree, please wait for them giving their opinions.
mally pense
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Thomas1
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Could you please elaborate?
Dimcl
Senior Member
Could you please elaborate?
cycloneviv
Senior Member
mally pense
Senior Member
I’ve no idea about the geographical distribution of this usage. As always, I can only speak for my own immediate part of the world, though it seems it is known in Australia as well.
I’ve been trying to think of examples other than «agree a price» and the only one I’ve come up with so far is «agree a way forward». I’m wondering therefore if this is perhaps business-speak or sales-speak shorthand that’s found its way into wider use?
cycloneviv
Senior Member
I was toying with «agree a limit», mally pense, but wasn’t completely sure whether that was used or not.
Here are some example from a quick Google search:
Mary ordered Argyll to halt his military campaign against Moray and agree a truce.
Hamas and Fatah agree a ceasefire. (From RTÉ news, in Ireland)
Both partners (the pharmaceutical company and patient organisation) need to agree a timetable. (A UK site)
Hertha general manager Dieter Hoeness added: «We accept the offer and now the club and the player must agree a deal.» (BBC)
Looks like you can use it with just about anything in BE/AusE!
mally pense
Senior Member
You’ve done some good research there and come up with enough examples to convince me it’s not just a business/sales thing.
I was just beginning to think they were all singular nouns, preceded with «a», when it occurred to me (just now) that «agree terms» is another usage. I’m not sure where that leaves us in terms of explaining the rules/grammar!
Harry Batt
Senior Member
My Harper’s Collins handbook for writers confirms what my ears require; a preposition with agree. The handbook’s rule is arbitrary:
agree Takes the prepositionwith [a person], to [a proposal or suggestion] or on [a course of action]
Dimcl
Senior Member
My Harper’s Collins handbook for writers confirms what my ears require; a preposition with agree. The handbook’s rule is arbitrary:
agree Takes the prepositionwith [a person], to [a proposal or suggestion] or on [a course of action]
Thanks, Harry. I was beginning to think that I was swinging out here alone on my «agree/preposition» branch.
From the previous comments, I have to assume that this is strictly a BE usage. I would love to have a BE-speaker explain the grammatical logic behind this usage as I’d sure be interested to know what it is.
kenny4528
Senior Member
Interestingly, although most examples of agree in my dictionary go with preposition, it especially lists a usage of agree a price/plan/strategy etc. I thought it might also be a regional difference. (My dictionary Longman seems an AE dictionary)
Dimcl
Senior Member
Interestingly, although most examples of agree in my dictionary go with preposition, it especially lists a usage of agree a price/plan/strategy etc. I thought it might also be a regional difference. (My dictionary Longman seems an AE dictionary)
kenny4528
Senior Member
No, it doesn’t say anything about it. By the way, I have to mention that I like agree on a price more.
Dimcl
Senior Member
No, it doesn’t say anything about it. By the way, I have to mentioned that I like agree on a price more.
mjscott
Senior Member
Agree a price has never passed my ears until this thread. It sounds incorrect to my AmE.
Agree on a price, however, is common.
mally pense
Senior Member
That might be a dangerous assumption. It might be safer to assume, in the absence of any other information, that it is someone who does not speak one of the same varieties* of English as you and some or all of your fellow Canadian and American English speakers do. It seems clear from the contributions above that you could be talking to an Australian English speaker as well as a British English speaker (even if that’s just me), but that still leaves the rest English speaking world indeterminate for the time being.
mally pense
Senior Member
Is grammar always logical? Certainly there are rules, but there doesn’t always have to be logic to them surely? Do they not sometimes merely document actual usage? Even if logic is required, would it not be acceptable to state that in the case of specific examples (as per Kenny’s Longman dictionary), no preposition is needed?
I agree it would be good to have a rule which removed the need to have such a list of exceptions though, if such a rule could be identified or formulated.
panjandrum
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nichec
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Thomas1
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Thanks, Harry. I was beginning to think that I was swinging out here alone on my «agree/preposition» branch.
From the previous comments, I have to assume that this is strictly a BE usage. I would love to have a BE-speaker explain the grammatical logic behind this usage as I’d sure be interested to know what it is.
It’s another transitive usage of this verb.
river
Senior Member
Agree to do something/a plan/an idea/promise to follow something:
We will agree to your proposal if you will postpone action.
We agree to pay the damages.
Agree on or about something/to decide on/refers to the subject of the agreement:
We agreed on a date for the meeting.
The committee members could not agree on a course of action.
Agree with someone:
I agree with you on your decision to withold funds.
He agrees with us about the settlement.
Agree as a transitive verb (i.e. they agreed the change) would be considered a typo in AE.
mally pense
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panjandrum
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As it seems we have come across a genuine AE/BE difference in use of agree, I consulted the corpora.
The Time Magazine Corpus of American English (about the same size as the BNC) has two examples of «agree a», neither of which are relevant to this discussion (the first has a missing comma, the second an ellipsed that).
It has 11 examples of «agree the», all of which are really «agree that the».
I hope I have included enough of the various text examples to make the next question sensible.
Would AE-speakers think that the eight examples above of «agree » are not acceptable in AE?