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Zany banana 409 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

By/ with/ through

1)Can I pay <by/ with> check?

2)An individual in modern society detaches herself/ himself from her/ his inner essence <by/ through> a show-off which is very fashion- oriented and superficial.

3) She inspires us <with/ through> her excellent writings and speeches.

Could you please tell me which one in the pairs is correct?
To me, for the first one, 'with' should be opted for and in the second and third, both could work.
Please clarify!
  

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Hi zany banana In UK English, I'd say: - Can I pay by cheque? or - Can I pay with a cheque? With the other two, I agree.

— Dave_anon

  • Hi zany banana In UK English, I'd say: - Can I pay by cheque?
  • or - Can I pay with a cheque?
  • With the other two, I agree.
  • 'With' would be my first choice; 'through' also works Best regards, Dave
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Hi zany banana

In UK English, I'd say:

- Can I pay by cheque?

or

- Can I pay with a cheque?

With the other two, I agree. 'With' would be my first choice; 'through' also works

Best regards, Dave

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1) Can I pay by check?— 'With' cannot be used here; however, only 'with' can be used with 'a check'.

2) Individuals in modern society detach themselves from their inner essence

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