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Prepositions of Agent (By, With) Exercises with Answers

Prepositions of Agent indicate the doer of an action or the instrument used to perform an action. Common examples include "by" and "with." Mastering their usage helps in constructing clearer passive sentences.

Practice this Prepositions of Agent (By, With) Exercise with Answers to improve your grammar and avoid common mistakes.

List of Prepositions of Agent (By, With) Exercises

The following are the practice exercises on "Prepositions of Agent (By, With)".

• Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
• Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Preposition
• Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences
• Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks using the correct preposition of agent (by or with).

1. The painting was made ___ Ananya.
2. The door was opened ___ a key.
3. This poem was written ___ Rabindranath Tagore.
4. The cake was decorated ___ fresh cream.
5. The decision was made ___ the principal.
6. The wall was painted ___ a brush.
7. The flowers were arranged ___ Riya.
8. The floor was cleaned ___ a mop.
9. The letter was delivered ___ the postman.
10. The soup was stirred ___ a wooden spoon.

Answers of Exercise 1

1. by
2. with
3. by
4. with
5. by
6. with
7. by
8. with
9. by
10. with

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Preposition

Select the correct preposition (by or with) for each sentence.

1. The book was written ___ Dr. Mehta. (by/with)
2. The window was broken ___ a stone. (by/with)
3. The speech was delivered ___ the chief guest. (by/with)
4. The dosa was flipped ___ a spatula. (by/with)
5. The sketch was drawn ___ Priya. (by/with)
6. The room was lit ___ candles. (by/with)
7. The play was performed ___ the students of Class X. (by/with)
8. The tea was stirred ___ a spoon. (by/with)
9. The photo was clicked ___ Arjun. (by/with)
10. The glass was filled ___ juice. (by/with)

Answers of Exercise 2

1. by
2. with
3. by
4. with
5. by
6. with
7. by
8. with
9. by
10. with

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the correct prepositions of agent.

1. This song was sung using a harmonium. → This song was sung ___ a harmonium.
2. The building was constructed through Mr. Sharma. → The building was constructed ___ Mr. Sharma.
3. The wound was treated using antiseptic. → The wound was treated ___ antiseptic.
4. This article was written through Neha. → This article was written ___ Neha.
5. The picture was coloured using crayons. → The picture was coloured ___ crayons.
6. The homework was checked through the teacher. → The homework was checked ___ the teacher.
7. The path was cleared using a shovel. → The path was cleared ___ a shovel.
8. The song was performed through Ankit. → The song was performed ___ Ankit.
9. The rice was stirred using a ladle. → The rice was stirred ___ a ladle.
10. The decisions were made through the committee. → The decisions were made ___ the committee.

Answers of Exercise 3

1. with
2. by
3. with
4. by
5. with
6. by
7. with
8. by
9. with
10. by

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Select the correct answer for each question.

1. The letter was typed ___ the assistant. --Select-- by with
2. The floor was mopped ___ a cloth. --Select-- by with
3. This book was illustrated ___ Anusha. --Select-- by with