55 Prepositions of Method and Manner
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Introduction
Prepositions are small words that connect elements in a sentence. They are essential because they provide additional details about the sentence.
Prepositions of method and manner are used to explain in what way something is done.
Form
The main prepositions of manner are: by and with.
By + [verb + -ing]/noun
With + noun
Example
- By
- She lost 2 kilograms by being vegetarian.
- He cooked the Japanese food by traditional methods.
- With
- He asked for the menu with haste.
- They cut the onion with a knife.
Use
Prepositions of method and manner show how we do things:
By is used to indicate the action we do in order to get the result;
With is used to show our manner during the action or the objects we use in order to get the results.
Summary
Prepositions of method and manner are used to explain in what way something is done.
The main prepositions of method and manner are:
- By: to express actions and it is followed by the gerund (verb + -ing) or a noun.
- With: with objects or tools used to achieve something, and it is usually followed by a noun.
For example:
— “We can handle the situation by talking.” = We use by to indicate the action we do.
— “We can handle the situation with patience.” = We use with to show our manner during the action.
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