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[mellow-d]

Today I was asked which of the sentences below uses the correct preposition. I said it was the first one (strange + of) but I'm not sure why the second sentence (strange +for) wouldn't also be right. One sounds better than the other but do you think it is okay to use both "of" and "for"?


It is strange of you to do that.
It is strange for you to do that.

Thanks!!

[Gaber]

"Strange of" sounds more natural to me, though I'd probably say "It's strange/odd that you'd do that"

[daemyann]

My guesses:

1. More jerks will reply soon.
2. Many people will check Google unsuccessfully.
3. Both prepositions are correct, but have slightly different meanings.

Strange for you = subjective observation.
eg. What was done was strange when compared to the performers regular actions. etc.

Strange of you = objective observation.
What was done was strange, regardless of who did it and their normal behaviour.

I said guesses for a reason.