- The idea is no use to me.
We should say, The idea is of no use to me.
- I was home yesterday.
We should say, I was at home yesterday.
3. Do not use the preposition of with a verb that requires an object. The noun cannot be the object of both the verb and the preposition. As, for example:
- He does not remember of seeing you.
- Do you approve of his action?
Remember and approve are both incomplete verbs requiring an object, and the nouns seeing and action are the objects of the incomplete verbs remember and approve. The preposition of is entirely superfluous. The sentences should read:
- He does not remember seeing you.
- Do you approve his action?
Other verbs with which we commonly use the preposition of in this way are the verbs accept and recollect. As, for example: