Old Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
Are there any English grammar experts out there who can answer this question for me? Should or should not "of" be used with couple? "I had a couple of drinks after dinner." Or, "I had a couple drinks after dinner." Or say, "A couple of kids were playing in my driveway." Or "A couple kids were playing in my driveway." ?? I always follow couple with of, and so does everyone else I know in this part of the world. However, nearly all of my friends from the north and northeast leave off the "of." I don't know the grammar rule. It just always sounds strange to me without "of."