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 PRACTICE ON POINTS OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR

• Gerund Summary
• Gerund Diagnostic
• Gerund as Subject
• Verb + Gerund
• Verb + Prep Phrase
• Gerund Cls w/Subj
• By + Gerund
• For + Gerund
• Preposition + Gerund
• Sensory Verbs
• Gerund/ Infin Prac1
• Gerund/ Infin Prac2
• Verb + PP Prac 1
• Verb + PP Prac 2
• Verb + PP Prac 3
• By / With Prac
• Parallel Ger Prac
• Gerund Context

• On this page:
• By + Gerund vs. With + Noun
• Practice 1
• Practice 2
• Practice 3
• Practice 4

By + Gerund

Stating method

 

 

 

 

"How do I get this package open?"

BY + GERUND CLAUSE	WITH + NOUN PHRASE
We use by followed by a gerund  or gerund clause when we want to say how something is done, the means or method.	We use with followed by a noun when we want to say how something is done, the tool, equipment or technique (know-how).
You can open it by using a knife. by cutting the string. by tearing open the end. by removing the wrapping paper.	You can open it with a knife. with a pair of scissors. with a letter opener. with your hands

 

 

 

 

Practice 1

Fix-It Solutions 

 

 

 

1. Select the option that best answers the question.
2. Compare your answer to the comment in the feedback box. 

#	YOUR RESPONSE	FEEDBACK
1.	A leaky faucet can be repaired by it apart. take     taking	Feedback 1
2.	A leaky faucet can be repaired a wrench. with by	Feedback 2
3.	A leaky hose can be fixed a washer. by with	Feedback 3
4.	Replacements parts can be found  parts at a hardware store. with by locating	Feedback 4
5.	A drain can be unclogged removing hair from it. with removing by removing	Feedback 5

 

 

 

Practice 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#	YOUR RESPONSE	FEEDBACK
6.	A dog can be trained teaching it commands. with by teaching	Feedback 6
7.	Signals to the dog can be given a whistle or clicker. by with	Feedback 7
8.	If the dog does as it is asked, it can be rewarded a treat . with with giving	Feedback 8
9.	If the dog does not do as asked, the trainer can correct the problem breaking the task into smaller parts. by with	Feedback 9
10.	Trainers will succeed patience. with by	Feedback 10

 

 

 

Practice 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

#	YOUR RESPONSE	FEEDBACK
11.	Planning for a trip can be easier a checklist . with with making	Feedback 11
12.	down what you need to take, packing is easier. With writing By writing	Feedback 12
13.	saving checklists from previous trips, you can save time on the next trip . By With	Feedback 13
14.	A lot of time can be saved some organization. by with	Feedback 14
15.	in layers, it will be easier to find things in your suitcase. By packing With packing	Feedback 15

 

 

 

Practice 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#	YOUR RESPONSE	FEEDBACK
16.	Cats are cute, but too many are a problem . spaying or neutering your cat, you can prevent over-population of cats. By With	Feedback 16
17.	Veterinarians can do the task a simple procedure. by with	Feedback 17
18.	They perform the procedure the cat's  reproductive organs. by removing with removing	Feedback 18
19.	At the same time, an owner can have her cat's ID secured an identifiction chip. with by	Feedback 19
20.	an identification chip (placed in the pet's neck), a veterinarian can help a lost pet find its way home. By scanning With scanning	Feedback 20