How to use word "of" and article "the"?
I'm always confused every time when I want to make a sentence.
One of problems I have is how to use "of" and "the".
Could you tell me some tips how to use "of" and "the"?

and is this sentence correct? or what do you think it should be?
"This drawing inspired by Elle's look, but I changed the colour of the skirt."

Question

How to use word "of" and article "the"?
I'm always confused every time when I want to make a sentence.
One of problems I have is how to use "of" and "the".
Could you tell me some tips how to use "of" and "the"?

and is this sentence correct? or what do you think it should be?
"This drawing inspired by Elle's look, but I changed the colour of the skirt."

Answer

Hi there, 
In English, we usually use 'of' to express a relationship between a part and a whole. For example, "A piece of cake." -  In this sentence, you are talking about "ONE" piece or one part of the WHOLE cake. Therefore you use "of"

Overall 'of'' is usually used to express a relationship between things.  - Author vs. Book = The author "OF" this book is Shakespeare.

Hope that helps!

Good luck!

-Diana

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