28 preposition By
PREPOSITION BY
Usa-se by para mostrar como algo é feito:
Ex.: Ex.: Something happens by mistake, by accident or by chance.
Usa-se by para mostrar como alguém viaja:
Ex.: They came by car/ by taxi/ by train/ by plane.
Usa-se by com –ing para mostrar como alguma coisa aconteceu:
Ex.: She passed her test by studying hard.
By pode ser usado depois alguns adjetivos:
Ex.: We were surprised by the news.
By pode ser usar também pelos pronomes reflexivos, para indicar que o sujeito fez tal ação sozinho:
Ex.: I stayed at home by myself and read the newspaper.
Complete the sentences with by or with.
1. I opened the door_______ a key
2. We contact him________ phone.
3. I went to New Jersey _______ bus.
4. I dried my hair _______ a towel
5. We sent a letter ______ post office
6. I went from Portland to San Francisco _______ train.
7. Tom and Ted drew a line _______ a ruler.
8. Is there any way you could touch the ceiling _______ your foot?
9. Some interviewers tried to reach their applicants _______ mail.
10. Jack tightened the screw in the corner of her eyeglasses _______ his tool.
11. I called Bill "Steve" _______ mistake.
12. The fastest way to send a letter halfway around the world is _______ electronic mail.
The cat opened the door _______ itself.
14. The butcher sliced the thin strips of ham _______ a razor-sharp knife.
15. Some people pay their bills _______ computer.
16. My grandmother makes tablecloths _______ hand.
17. He arrived _____ his mom.
18. I cut the paper ______a pair of scissors
19. The cat was run over _______a car.
20. The spider was killed _______a stone.
21. I was interrupted ________her.
22. The suspect was interrogated _______the police.
23. We were taught _______a native speaker.
24. He was covered _______a blanket.