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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

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Are both 'by and from' correct, beacuse I heard them both on TV.

A forehand error 'from or by' Federer.

A great shot 'from or by' Federer.
  

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Yes. 'From' is a little more casual and colourful.

— Clive

  • Yes.
  • 'From' is a little more casual and colourful.
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Yes.
'From' is a little more casual and colourful.
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CliveYes.'From' is a little more casual and colourful.
Thanks a lot.

So would it matter which one to use for formal writing or daily speech or not really?
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In formal writing, use 'by' in most contexts..
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CliveIn formal writing, use 'by' in most contexts..
I see. But 'from' would not be grammatically wrong in formal writing but 'by' is better. Right?
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CliveRight.
Thank you for your help!
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