Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition, choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

He cut his finger _______ a knife.

  1. with

  2. by

  3. from

  4. into
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition 'with' is used to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action. 'By' would be used if the knife were the agent in a passive sentence, but here it is the tool used by the subject.

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