“Occupied by” or “Occupied with” [on hold]
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The triclinium was divided into two parts - the upper occupied by/with the table and the couches, the lower left empty for the convenience of the
attendants and spectators.
Which one, by or with, is more appropriate in this sentence?
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The triclinium was divided into two parts - the upper occupied by/with the table and the couches, the lower left empty for the convenience of the
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Which one, by or with, is more appropriate in this sentence?
prepositions
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The triclinium was divided into two parts - the upper occupied by/with the table and the couches, the lower left empty for the convenience of the
attendants and spectators.
Which one, by or with, is more appropriate in this sentence?
prepositions
edited yesterday
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Shouko Nishimiya
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The triclinium was divided into two parts - the upper occupied by/with the table and the couches, the lower left empty for the convenience of the
attendants and spectators.
Which one, by or with, is more appropriate in this sentence?
prepositions
prepositions
edited yesterday
Kris
32.3k541116
asked 2 days ago
Shouko Nishimiya
102
edited yesterday
Kris
32.3k541116
asked 2 days ago
Shouko Nishimiya
102
edited yesterday
Kris
32.3k541116
edited yesterday
Kris
32.3k541116
edited yesterday
Kris
32.3k541116
32.3k541116
asked 2 days ago
Shouko Nishimiya
102
asked 2 days ago
Shouko Nishimiya
102
asked 2 days ago
Shouko Nishimiya
102
102
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Since table is the agent of the action "occupation," it seems reasonable that the passive form is made using by not with.
The preposition with is used when "time" is implied. The example below is from the OALD:
Their time is fully occupied with their training regimen.
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A space is occupied by something, a person is occupied with a task.
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Since table is the agent of the action "occupation," it seems reasonable that the passive form is made using by not with.
The preposition with is used when "time" is implied. The example below is from the OALD:
Their time is fully occupied with their training regimen.
answered yesterday
Vahid Farajivafa
114
Can you provide a link to the source?
– Kris
yesterday
A space is occupied by something, a person is occupied with a task.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
add a comment |
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Since table is the agent of the action "occupation," it seems reasonable that the passive form is made using by not with.
The preposition with is used when "time" is implied. The example below is from the OALD:
Their time is fully occupied with their training regimen.
answered yesterday
Vahid Farajivafa
114
Can you provide a link to the source?
– Kris
yesterday
A space is occupied by something, a person is occupied with a task.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
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up vote
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down vote
Since table is the agent of the action "occupation," it seems reasonable that the passive form is made using by not with.
The preposition with is used when "time" is implied. The example below is from the OALD:
Their time is fully occupied with their training regimen.
answered yesterday
Vahid Farajivafa
114
Since table is the agent of the action "occupation," it seems reasonable that the passive form is made using by not with.
The preposition with is used when "time" is implied. The example below is from the OALD:
Their time is fully occupied with their training regimen.
answered yesterday
Vahid Farajivafa
114
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answered yesterday
Vahid Farajivafa
114
answered yesterday
Vahid Farajivafa
114
answered yesterday
Vahid Farajivafa
114
114
Can you provide a link to the source?
– Kris
yesterday
A space is occupied by something, a person is occupied with a task.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
add a comment |
Can you provide a link to the source?
– Kris
yesterday
A space is occupied by something, a person is occupied with a task.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
Can you provide a link to the source?
– Kris
yesterday
Can you provide a link to the source?
– Kris
yesterday
A space is occupied by something, a person is occupied with a task.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
A space is occupied by something, a person is occupied with a task.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
add a comment |
by. The title needs correcting.
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