Choice of proper preposition

[Gilles L]

Dear Teacher,

Can you help me choose the proper propostions and correct as appropriate the following sentences :

• I obtained a ruling from/by Revenue Canada.
• This ruling was given From/by Revenu Canada.
• I received a gift from my mother. (is this right ?)
• This gift was given to him by my mother ( is this right ?)
• A loan was granted by the Bank to Russia

What is the difference between From vs By ?

Many Thanks

Gilles L

[Naamplao]

Originally Posted by Gilles L

Dear Teacher,

Can you help me choose the proper propostions and correct as appropriate the following sentences :

• I obtained a ruling from/by Revenue Canada.
• This ruling was given From/by Revenu Canada.
• I received a gift from my mother. (is this right ?)
• This gift was given to him by my mother ( is this right ?)
• A loan was granted by the Bank to Russia

What is the difference between From vs By ?

Many Thanks

Gilles L

When you receive something it is "from" someone.
Something is given "by" someone