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Park sang joon Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

He's good at any sport [with] a ball such as basketball, baseball, and soccer.

He's good at any sport with a ball such as basketball, baseball, and soccer.

I'd like to know I can replace "with" either with "having" or with "handling."
Thank you in advance for your help.
  

Top answer

"handling" doesn't work. "having" barely works. I would put a comma after "ball".

— GPY

  • "handling" doesn't work.
  • "having" barely works.
  • I would put a comma after "ball".
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"handling" doesn't work. "having" barely works.

I would put a comma after "ball".
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Note that having a ball has other meanings. It can mean hosting a formal dance, and colloquially it can mean having an enjoyable time.
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Thank you, GPY and Blue Jay, for your so very helpful answer. Emotion: smile
Then I'd like to if "with" means "having."
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