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jossx  +  663818 Thu, 05 Feb 09 04:26 PM
Hi everyone!

I was wondering where it's the difference between these two words.

I can say

Kids can learn TRHOUGH didactical games.

but also

Kids can learn BY playing didactical games.

Do you use THROUGH  with nouns and BY with verbs?

what about these sentences?

The operational stage is illustrated THROUGH this example!

The operation stage is illustrated BY this example!

From your point of view. are these two sentences exactly the same in meaning?

thanks a lot.


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cbsteh  +  664541 Fri, 06 Feb 09 09:57 AM
In your sentences, I would say the use of "by" and "through" is interchangeable and grammatically correct.

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