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Soprano Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Using "BY"

Can you pls tell me??

Someone wrote:

He got the money for lunch singing and passing a hat.

Should I write "He got the money for lunch BY singing and passing the hat?

Which one is correct?

Are they both correct?

Thank you!
  

Top answer

Both are OK here.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are OK here.
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4 Answers
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Thank you.

But why is it that here BY is not compulsory? Is there an explanation for this?

Thanks again!
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The only explanation I know is that some prepositions in some uses are optional. I've never seen them listed in a grammar book section, though:

He got the money (by) singing and dancing.
He got the money (on) Tuesday.
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