Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (i).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

Knowledge is great wealth. It can neither be stolen (i) ________ thieves nor snatched away  forcibly by robbers. A person (ii) _________ acquires knowledge wins great respect and is held (iii) _________ high esteem. It (iv) _________ decrease on being spent. Rather, it increases day by day. Only one has to work hard (v) __________ knowledge. During studentship there is no other worry than to study. One will never get an opportunity again and then there will be (vi) __________ to do but repent.

  1. of

  2. by

  3. with

  4. from
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence says 'It can neither be stolen (i) ________ thieves'. Passive voice 'stolen by' is the correct construction - thieves are the agents performing the stealing. 'Of' would indicate possession, 'with' would indicate accompaniment, 'from' would indicate origin. Passive voice requires 'by' to show the actor.

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