Prepositions - Prepositions of Instrument and Agency

These prepositions highlight the person who performed an action or the tools someone used to achieve a goal.

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used to indicate the tool, instrument, or method through which an action is performed

Ex: They held him against his will at gunpoint .

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used to indicate the person or entity performing an action

Ex: The contract was signed by the lawyer .

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used to indicate the instrument used to perform an action

Ex: They made their debut on the drums .

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used to indicate the method or channel by which something is done

Ex: She applied for the position through a recruiter .

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used to indicate the means or method employed to accomplish a particular action or goal

Ex: She built the model airplane with glue and small pieces of wood .

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through the use of a communication or transmission channel

Ex: News came over the loudspeaker.

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utilizing a particular method, tool, or technique

Ex: The artist created stunning visual effects through the use of digital editing software .

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used to show the type of transportation used to travel

Ex: We took a short trip by boat .

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by means of a particular person, system, etc.

Ex: Reports are coming in via satellite .

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as a result of actions or treatment carried out by a particular person or group

Ex: The company went bankrupt at the hands of incompetent management .

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