English for Advanced Students
By + Gerund
Grammar and Pronunciation Course March 2020 Lesson 5 of 12
Grammar in Animation
Watch the short conversation using the grammar.
Student: Ms. Wilson, how can we get a good grade on this paper?
Teacher: First you need to write a good outline.
Student: OK, I think I can do that.
Teacher: By doing that, you will give the paper structure.
Student: OK, what else?
Teacher: You should support your ideas by adding supporting data.
Student: How do we do that?
Teacher: You can do that by searching for related articles Online.
Student: OK, that should be easy to do.
Teacher: Also read the rubric. By familiarizing yourself with the details, you will know what to do.
Student: OK, Thanks for your help.
Teacher: First you need to write a good outline.
Student: OK, I think I can do that.
Teacher: By doing that, you will give the paper structure.
Student: OK, what else?
Teacher: You should support your ideas by adding supporting data.
Student: How do we do that?
Teacher: You can do that by searching for related articles Online.
Student: OK, that should be easy to do.
Teacher: Also read the rubric. By familiarizing yourself with the details, you will know what to do.
Student: OK, Thanks for your help.
Writing Task
Make sentnences using this 'by' plus the gerund.
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