Monday, February 27, 2012

The words: at, by common errors

Correct phrase Common error
We live in a village near Chennai. We live in a village by Chennai.
Frank stayed at my place last weekend. Frank stayed by me last weekend.
I stayed at my grandmother's (house) during the Easter holidays. I stayed by my grandmother during the Easter holidays.
Emily lives with her mother. Emily lives by her mother.
Here are some correct phrases:
Correct phrase
I took my sister by the hand.
We travelled by night.
I live by the sea.

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