Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.

Ramesh was stabbed _________ a lunatic with a dagger.

  1. by

  2. in

  3. with

  4. at
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In a passive voice sentence, 'by' is used to introduce the agent (the person or thing performing the action). 'With' is used to introduce the instrument or tool used (the dagger). Therefore, 'stabbed by a lunatic' is the correct construction.

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