Question
Preposition:
I would like to pay the amount __cheque ?
The boat goes__river ?
I would like to pay the amount __cheque ?
The boat goes__river ?
Answers
Ms. Sue
Which prepositions do you think go in those blanks?
I'll be glad to check your answers.
I'll be glad to check your answers.
Ri
1.in ?
2.on ?
2.on ?
Ms. Sue
1. no
Better prepositions are by or with.
2. on is right.
Better prepositions are by or with.
2. on is right.
Ri
So which will it be ? By or With ? one answer ?
Ms. Sue
Either one is correct. Use the one you want.
As you know, English prepositions don't always have exact meanings. Often two or more can be used interchangeably.
As you know, English prepositions don't always have exact meanings. Often two or more can be used interchangeably.
Ri
Thank you :)
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
You can say "by cheque" or "with a cheque."
You can say "by cheque" or "with a cheque."