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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

When to use by which and to?

"There is a new application by which you can apply to live in a different country."

"There is a new application to apply to live in a different country."

When should I use "by which" and "to"?
  

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Anonymous There is a new application by which you can apply to live in a different country. There is a new application to apply to live in a different country. Both are grammatically correct, but both are a bit awkward.

  • Anonymous There is a new application by which you can apply to live in a different country.
  • There is a new application to apply to live in a different country.
  • Both are grammatically correct, but both are a bit awkward.
  • "application" and then "apply" sounds repetitive.
  • One of the following would be better.
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AnonymousThere is a new application by which you can apply to live in a different country.
There is a new application to apply to live in a different country.
Both are grammatically correct, but both are a bit awkward. "application" and then "apply" sounds repetitive. One of the following would be better.

There is a new form you can use to apply

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