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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
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Is 'by' correctly used in the sentence? Which preposition should be used: 'on,' 'about,' or 'with'?

Is 'by' correctly used in the sentence? Which preposition should be used: 'on,' 'about,' or 'with'?


Instead of simply letting her estranged husband perceive her as a mild-tempered person, Jenna made him feel her strength of character by being firm with the tone of her voice and tough (on, about, with) her decisions.

  

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Yes, "by" is correct. I would use "with" before "her decisions". Reason: because you used "with the tone" earlier.

— Wilpeter

  • Yes, "by" is correct.
  • I would use "with" before "her decisions".
  • Reason: because you used "with the tone" earlier.
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Yes, "by" is correct.

I would use "with" before "her decisions". Reason: because you used "with the tone" earlier.

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