Hello friends!
I keep myself fit (by) cycling.
Is the sentence correct? Does it need "by"?
Thank you!
anonymous Does it need "by"? I'd say so if only because it is what you probably mean. Without "by", the sentence means "I cycle, and that keeps me fit", which is true but not what you mean, which is "They way I stay fit is by cycling".
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anonymousDoes it need "by"?
I'd say so if only because it is what you probably mean. Without "by", the sentence means "I cycle, and that keeps me fit", which is true but not what you mean, which is "They way I stay fit is by cycling".
anonymousIs the sentence correct? Does it need "by"?
Yes, it is correct and you do need the preposition "by". "By" indicates a method or means of doing something. It answers the question "How do you keep yourself fit?"