correcting sentences

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Hi, Barb D
Could you correct these sentences please?
The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.
The actors inspired their enthusiasm with the kids.
Her talent inspired me to become an actress.
She inspired me with her talent to become an actress.
Who(whom) were you inspired by?
What were you inspired by.
 
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Could you correct these sentences please? :up:
The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.:up:
[STRIKE]The actors inspired their enthusiasm with the kids[/STRIKE]. The actors' enthusiasm inspired the kids.
Her talent inspired me to become an actress.:up:
She inspired me with her talent to become an actress.
Who(whom) were you inspired [STRIKE]by[/STRIKE]? with
What were you inspired [STRIKE]by[/STRIKE]. with

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'Inspired by' is correct.
 
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Yes, now i see.
Inspire with is used as in the following sentence
The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.
I just didn't see. Thank you.
 

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Sorry, I've just now seen this thread.

I don't find this natural: She inspired me with her talent to become an actress.

You've gotten good advice on the others.
 
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