Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given options:

He was cutting a tree ______ an axe.

  1. in

  2. at

  3. by

  4. with

  5. on
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition 'with' is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action. 'With an axe' means using an axe to cut the tree. 'In' shows location, 'at' shows position, 'by' can show the agent but requires an object after it, and 'on' shows surface.

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