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Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Using vs. By using
I will make up illuminating sentences which, hopefully, are going to make me clear about this issue.
(1)
"I passed the test using a crib sheet."
or
(2)
"I passed the test by using a crib sheet."
( A )
"I cut the rope using a knife."
or
( B )
"I cut the rope by using a knife."
What are differences, or rather, what sentences are grammatically incorrect?
Thanks in advance.
(1)
"I passed the test using a crib sheet."
or
(2)
"I passed the test by using a crib sheet."
( A )
"I cut the rope using a knife."
or
( B )
"I cut the rope by using a knife."
What are differences, or rather, what sentences are grammatically incorrect?
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
All of them are grammatically correct. The prepositional phrase, by + gerund, emphasizes the technique or means. The present participial phrase modifies the subject, and has more emphasis on the activity.
- All of them are grammatically correct.
- The prepositional phrase, by + gerund, emphasizes the technique or means.
- The present participial phrase modifies the subject, and has more emphasis on the activity.
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All of them are grammatically correct.
The prepositional phrase, by + gerund, emphasizes the technique or means.
The present participial phrase modifies the subject, and has more emphasis on the activity.
The prepositional phrase, by + gerund, emphasizes the technique or means.
The present participial phrase modifies the subject, and has more emphasis on the activity.
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