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Henryh Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Prepositions
Hello,
Is there any difference in meaning between the two sentences below?
Does it have anything to do with me being the pilot or a passenger? Or does it matter?
Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
Have you ever flown by a helicopter?
Thanks.
Henry
Is there any difference in meaning between the two sentences below?
Does it have anything to do with me being the pilot or a passenger? Or does it matter?
Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
Have you ever flown by a helicopter?
Thanks.
Henry
Top answer
Have you ever flown in a helicopter? OK Have you ever flown by a helicopter? " I would take the first to be asking if I had ever flown in a helicopter even if only on a tour of a city, for example, as opposed to flying to a destination.
- Have you ever flown in a helicopter?
- OK Have you ever flown by a helicopter?
- " I would take the first to be asking if I had ever flown in a helicopter even if only on a tour of a city, for example, as opposed to flying to a destination.
- The second implies flying to a particular destination.
- Although, depending on the exact context, they could both be used in either situation.
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Have you ever flown in a helicopter? OK
Have you ever flown by a helicopter? Incorrect, but you can say "Have you ever flown by helicopter?."
I would take the first to be asking if I had ever flown in a helicopter eve
Have you ever flown by a helicopter? Incorrect, but you can say "Have you ever flown by helicopter?."
I would take the first to be asking if I had ever flown in a helicopter eve
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Hi,
Please note that using different prepositions will give you different meanings.
In the second sentence, “by” is also possible, but the context needs to be changed.
The drivers injured in the 5 car pile-up were flown to a nearby hospital by medical helicopter. This means they were transported to the hospital by a means of a helicopter.
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Hi,
Please note that using different prepositions will give you different meanings.
In the second sentence, “by” is also possible, but the context needs to be changed.
The drivers injured in the 5 car pile-up were flown to a nearby hospital by medical helicopter. This means they were transported to the hospital by a means of a helicopter.
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