“Only knowing the truth, can we make a fair judgment.” Is this sentence correct? I find its meaning is clear, but I'm not sure about the grammar. Is "by" a must before "knowing"?

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yes, "by" is a necessary preposition here, because without it the clause 'can we make a fair judgment' will not have cohesion with subject clause 'Only knowing the truth'. It means, meaning will be distorted. Though your given phrase is acceptable in Spoken English, in written form and in formal context...
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yes, "by" is a necessary preposition here, because without it the clause 'can we make a fair judgment' will not have cohesion with subject clause 'Only knowing the truth'. It means, meaning will be distorted. Though your given phrase is acceptable in Spoken English, in written form and in formal context the sentence should read like "Only by knowing the truth, can we make a fair judgment.” read less
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Although the meaning is clear but grammatically it should be,"Only by knowing the truth we can make fair judgement.."
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Read English grammar books, learn the usage of correct sentences, read story books that interest you the most.Use the sentences that you read in your day today activities.One day you will be a good speaker.
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Yes, it is possible with your determination, dedication and your strong desire.Where there is a will there is a way.
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It should be "only by knowing the truth, we can make fair judgement"
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Only by knowing the truth, can we make a fair judgement
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