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Hi teachers,1.  You should thank me by giving you an update.2.  The problem is that failing to do (raising taxes and cutting spending) so might have the same effect by creating a financial crisis.For #1, I understand that because you gave me an update I should thank you.  But for #2, I could not understand it well with "by".  Would you teach me?Thank you.Tinanam

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

1. You should thank me by giving you an update. For #1, I understand that because you gave me an update I should thank you.-- That's not what #1 means; in fact, #1 seems nonsensical. Perhaps this was meant: 'You should thank me for giving you an update' or 'I should thank you for giving me an update'. The 2nd of my 2 sentences has the meaning you suggest.

2. The problem is that failing to do (raising taxes and cutting spending) so might have the same effect by creating a financial crisis. But for #2, I could not understand it well with "by". Would you teach me?-- #2 means 'Failing to do so might create a financial crisis and therefore have the same effect.' Does that help?

Tinanam0102 · Answer

Hi Mister Micawber,

Thank you for your help.

Best wishes,

Tinanam

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