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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
The word "by"
When using the passive voice, the word"by" is not a preposition.
Ex.The story was written by Monica.
1.Explain what the function of the word "by" is.
2.Explain why the word "by" functions the way it does.
Ex.The story was written by Monica.
1.Explain what the function of the word "by" is.
2.Explain why the word "by" functions the way it does.
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You seem convinced that by isn't a prepostion in your sentence. Dictionaries disagree with you. I think it's up to you to find a name for it if traditional grammar doesn't satisfy your needs.
- You seem convinced that by isn't a prepostion in your sentence.
- Dictionaries disagree with you.
- I think it's up to you to find a name for it if traditional grammar doesn't satisfy your needs.
- I have no idea what you would like to call by in the sentence.
- CB
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You seem convinced that by isn't a prepostion in your sentence. Dictionaries disagree with you. I think it's up to you to find a name for it if traditional grammar doesn't satisfy your needs. I have no idea what you would like to call by in the sentence.
CB
CB
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I'd call it 'the preposition of agency':
By (prep)--
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through the agency, efficacy, work, participation, or authority of: 'The book was published by Random House.'
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from the hand, mind, invention, or creativity of: 'She read a poem by Emily Dickinson.' 'The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison.'
By (prep)--
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through the agency, efficacy, work, participation, or authority of: 'The book was published by Random House.'
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from the hand, mind, invention, or creativity of: 'She read a poem by Emily Dickinson.' 'The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison.'
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Mister MicawberI'd call it 'the preposition of agency'I like that. I hope I can remember it.
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