Shake them by the hand

[?mer mustafa]

Test No. incompl/elem-3 "Drive carefully", question 7

When you first meet someone, you usually shake them ......... the hand.

(a) with
(b) on
(c) in
(d) by

Test No. incompl/elem-3 "Drive carefully", answer 7

When you first meet someone, you usually shake them by the hand.

Correct answer: (d) by
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I must confess that prepositions are always a problem for me .
how do ı know and use the prepositions better?
Should ı memorize all of their usages?

[Alan]

The best way to learn prepositions is to try and remember them in context - in a group of words. It would be pointless to spend ages learning prepositions in isolation. So, remember groups like shake someone by the hand, travel by train, go there on foot, be under the impression that, speak in a loud voice and so on. And good luck!
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[Torsten]

Hi Mustafa,

In addition to Alan's advice you might want take a look at this post:
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic1134.html

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