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Ljswave Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Do these have different meanings among ?

#1. He is hanging by a rope.
#2. He is hanging on by a rope.
#3. He is hanging with a rope.
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Q.When we use either by or with, Do #1 and #3 mean same or grammatical?

Q1. When we use either #1-"hanging by a rope" or #2-"hanging on by a rope",  How does he act  like #1 or #2? Does  his behavior differnt or same along #1 or #2?

Q2.Would you correct my sentences for Question??
  

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Hi, Here's what I think when I read these examples. #1. He is hanging by a rope.

  • Hi, Here's what I think when I read these examples.
  • #1.
  • He is hanging by a rope.
  • The rope may be attached to him some way, eg tied around his waist, eg tied around his neck.
  • #2.
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Hi,

Here's what I think when I read these examples.

#1. He is hanging by a rope. The rope may be attached to him some way, eg tied around his waist, eg tied around his neck.
#2. He is hanging on by a rope. He is holding the rope with his han

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