Learn English – Collected by or collected from

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Below mentioned items has been collected from Mr.suresh or collected by Mr. Suresh
Which is correct word to use in this sentence?

Best Answer

If Mr Suresh was the person who collected the items, the sentence should be:

The below mentioned items have been collected by Mr Suresh.

If Mr Suresh was the person who was originally in possession of the items, the sentence should be:

The below mentioned items have been collected from Mr Suresh.

Note some other small changes.

  • Added the definite article at the beginning of the sentence.
  • Changed has been (singular) to have been (plural).
  • Removed the full stop after "Mr" because my usage is English. American usage favours including the period as "Mr."
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