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Off vs Of

Off (away from) and of (belonging to) are short words ESL learners often mix up. Practice using each correctly with the example sentences below.

🔍 Confused words · pair 32 of 54 ⏱ about 5 minutes 🔊 every sentence has audio

  • Off – means “away, not on, removed, from.”
  • Please turn ______ the lights. – off
  • Take your shoes ______ before entering. – off
  • The cat jumped ______ the table. – off
  • He fell ______ his bike. – off
  • The lid came ______ the jar. – off
  • She turned ______ the TV. – off
  • The milk smells ______. – off
  • Get ______ the phone, please. – off
  • He wiped the dust ______ the table. – off
  • Jump ______ the wall. – off
  • The alarm went ______ at 6 a.m. – off
  • Don’t take your eyes ______ the road. – off
  • She broke ______ a piece of bread. – off
  • The power is ______. – off
  • He brushed mud ______ his shoes. – off
  • Keep ______ the grass. – off
  • The meeting is ______ for today. – off
  • He jumped ______ the bus. – off
  • Take the sticker ______. – off
  • The plane took ______ on time. – off
  • Get ______ at the next stop. – off
  • She cut a branch ______ the tree. – off
  • The button came ______ my coat. – off
  • The sale is ______ now. – off
  • He pulled the cover ______ the pot. – off
  • He took a week ______ work. – off
  • Brush crumbs ______ your shirt. – off
  • The dog ran ______ with the ball. – off
  • Please keep your hands ______ the glass. – off
  • The lights are ______ in the hall. – off
  • Of – means “belonging to, made from, relating to.”
  • The color ______ your shirt is nice. – of
  • He is a friend ______ mine. – of
  • This is a photo ______ my family. – of
  • The pages ______ the book are torn. – of
  • She is proud ______ her work. – of
  • I am tired ______ running. – of
  • The sound ______ rain is relaxing. – of
  • The roof ______ the house needs repair. – of
  • A piece ______ cake, please. – of
  • He is afraid ______ spiders. – of
  • The city ______ Paris is beautiful. – of
  • The end ______ the movie was sad. – of
  • She dreams ______ traveling. – of
  • The wheels ______ the car are new. – of
  • I heard a lot ______ noise. – of
  • This is the best part ______ the story. – of
  • A bottle ______ water is on the table. – of
  • What is the name ______ this song? – of
  • He is the head ______ the class. – of
  • The mother ______ the child is kind. – of
  • The smell ______ coffee wakes me up. – of
  • I like the taste ______ mangoes. – of
  • The story ______ his life is interesting. – of
  • The teacher ______ math is nice. – of
  • The end ______ the street is quiet. – of
  • That is a friend ______ my sister. – of
  • I know the owner ______ the store. – of
  • The bottom ______ the cup is cracked. – of
  • The eyes ______ the cat are green. – of
  • This is a photo ______ my dog. – of

Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between off and of?
Off means away from or not on. Of is a preposition showing belonging, connection, or relation.
How do I remember off vs of?
If something is removed or away, use off: take your shoes off. If you show ownership or relation, use of: the color of the house.
Is it get off the bus or get of the bus?
Get off the bus — you are moving away from it, so you need off with two f's.