Multiple choice

Directions: Select the appropriate preposition from the given choices to fill in the blank.

John was punished ______ his father.

  1. from

  2. with

  3. by

  4. to
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C Correct answer
Explanation

For the doer of the work (i.e. the subject), we use the preposition 'by'. The punishment was given by the father.

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