Lesson#37 Prepositions of Agency, Instrumentality, Manner or Method — By, With, Through, AT & Like

Whenever an activity or event takes place, Prepositions of Agency and Instrumentality — BY, WITH, THROUGH & AT — connect it to the agent or instrument responsible for its happening. However, these prepositions can be confusing at times, especially BY & WITH. Have a look at these two sentences. Trees were cut WITH axe. Trees were cut BY axe. Many of us, especially non-native speakers, while speaking and writing, use BY and WITH frequently and interchangeably without realising the impact on the sentence with our casual selection of the preposition. Even though the two sentences sound natural, anyone who understands the rules governing the usage of BY & WITH can easily spot the wrong sentence. When we have to tell how an action is performed or in what manner it is carried out, Prepositions of Method & Manner — BY WITH, LIKE & IN — help us to express ourselves. Again, if we are not aware of the rules governing their usage, confusion prevails. See the two sentences below: *You can’t change a person BY force. *You can’t change a person WITH force. Both the sentences sound natural, but the difference lies in the Prepositions of Method & Manner. If you too find yourself at a crossroads in relation to the Prepositions of Agency, Instrumentality, Method & Manner, fret not. In this lesson, I will share with you in an easy-to-understand manner the right way of using the prepositions. After watching this lesson, if you have any doubts and questions, do share them with me. I will be happy to respond to them. The lessons have been specially designed to help you understand basics of grammar. Whether you are a student, a working professional or simply a language lover, Enliven English will help increase your understanding of grammar. All those who are preparing for competitive exams, especially Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), will find Enliven English highly beneficial to improve their language skills. The focus of all lessons on the channel is to make non-native speakers aware of grammar rules in an entertaining and lively manner so that they, too, can communicate confidently and without making mistakes just like native speakers. Watch the video and fall in love with grammar. Happy viewing!! Visual Source: Thumbnail and all other images: https://www.pexels.com/ All videos sourced from https://videos.pexels.com/ Music: (All songs sourced from YouTube Audio Library) #prepositionsofmanner #prepositionsofagency #prepositions