Difference between ‘MADE OF’ and ‘MADE FROM’

Difference between ‘MADE OF’ and ‘MADE FROM’

Both expressions are used in English:

For example: 1. This table is made of wood.

2. Paper is made from wood.

The expression made of is used when the material the subject consists of doesn’t change during the process of making the subject.

E.g. This table is made of wood.

In this sentence WOOD is still wood. It doesn’t transform into something else.

The expression made from is used when the material changed its nature.

E.g. Paper is made from wood.

In this sentence WOOD disappeared and it was transformed into paper.

Test

1. The house is made ______ wood.

2. Lemonade is made ______ apples.

3. Cream is made ______ milk.

4. This sweater is made ______ wool.

5. They have got some furniture made_____ bamboo.

6. This vase is made _____ glass.

7. My shoes are made ______ leather.

8. This door is made _____ wood.

9. Cheese is made _______ milk.

10. Plastic is made ______ oil.