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HSH1985

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Can we say "by what"? like "by which".
if not,what's the preposition of what?

I've a lot of problems with the prepositions,what should i do? :-(
 

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Can we say "by what"? like "by which".
if not,what's the preposition of what?

I've a lot of problems with the prepositions,what should i do? :-(
You need to put those phrases in a sentence so we know what you mean.
We don't say "By which" by itself, and nor do we say, "By what".
Some context is needed.
 

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thanks a lot.
and can we use "by what" in the sentence?
 

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thanks a lot.
and can we use "by what" in the sentence?
Yes.

That is not exactly a helpful answer, because one can create situations in which almost any two words in English can appear next to each other.

As Raymott suggested, try putting the words in a sentence in which you think they might be possible, and we'll tell you if you are right.
 
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