consist in,of or on????

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consist in,of or on????

Jayho

I primarily use �consist of� but �consist in� is sometimes the better option depending on context. I can�t explain why. If you google �consist of� you will see lots of examples of usage. Do the same with �consist in� and you will also see examples but far fewer. Using �consist of� is a safer bet.

�Consist on� is definitely not correct.

Cheers

Jayho

2 Jun 2010

From American Heritage Dictionary

consist in => have a basis in, lie in, inhere in, reside in, be intrinsic

The beauty of the artist�s style consists in its simplicity

consist of => contain, include, comprise

New York City consists of five boroughs

2 Jun 2010

jana&lino

OK,THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR REPLIES!!!!!

BUT IN THE END,I THINK THAT I WAS RIGHT WHEN I PROPOSED YOU MY DOUBT,AM I RIGHT???

THANKS AGAIN!!!

2 Jun 2010

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