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Stating means and methods

"How do I get this package open?"

WITH + NOUN PHRASE		BY + GERUND PHRASE
You can open it	with a knife.	You can open it	by using a knife.
	with a cut of the string.		by cutting the string.
	with a tear at the end."		by tearing open the end.
	with the removal of the wrapping paper.		by removing the wrapping paper.
	with a slit into the box.		by slitting open the box.

Practice

faucet

a leaky faucet

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

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

11.	Planning for a trip can be easier a checklist .	with with making
12.	down what you need to take, packing is easier.	With writing By writing
13.	saving checklists from previous trips, you can save time on the next trip.	By With
14.	A lot of time can be saved some organization.	by with
15.	in layers, it will be easier to find things in your suitcase.	By packing With packing
cats, cats, cats
16.	Cats are cute, but too many are a problem . spaying or neutering your cat, you can prevent over-population of cats.	By With
17.	Veterinarians can do the task a simple procedure.	by with
18.	They perform the procedure the cat's reproductive organs.	by removing with removal
19.	At the same time, an owner can have her cat's ID secured an identifiction chip.	with by
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