Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

The lock on the main door was broken _______ robbers.

  1. for

  2. in

  3. by

  4. from

  5. .
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Explanation

Exp: ‘By’ is a preposition of agency or instrumentality. Thus, it is used to indicate a method or amedium. In this context the medium of the broken lock are the robbers. The preposition ‘for’indicates something that is intended to benefit somebody or something. ‘In’ indicates the stateor condition that someone is experiencing. ‘From’ indicates the usage, cause or distance ofsomething.

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