Quiz on with/ by

Prepositions with 'with' are used to indicate the instrument or means of an action. For example, 'I cut the bread with a knife.'

• I cut the bread by a fork.

• I cut the bread by a plate.

• I cut the bread by a spoon.

• I cut the bread with a knife.

Phrasal verbs with 'by' are used to indicate the method or manner of doing something. For example, 'She solved the problem by thinking creatively.'

• She solved the problem by eating ice cream.

• She solved the problem by running a marathon.

• She solved the problem by thinking creatively.

• She solved the problem by sleeping for 12 hours.

Choose the correct preposition: He always eats his pizza ___________ a fork and knife.

• under

• above

• with

• on

Choose the correct phrasal verb: The thief got away ___________ stealing the jewels.

• out

• up

• by

• off

Prepositions with 'with' are also used to indicate the accompanying person or thing. For example, 'She went to the party with her friends.'

• accompanying person or thing

• distant person or thing

• separate person or thing

• opposite person or thing

Phrasal verbs with 'by' can also indicate the agent of an action. For example, 'The book was written by a famous author.'

• The book was written by a famous author.

• The book was written by a ghost

• The book was written by a talking dog

• The book was written by a magical unicorn

Choose the correct preposition: She always travels ___________ her best friend.

• at

• on

• with

• in

Choose the correct phrasal verb: The children were amazed ___________ the magician's tricks.

• at

• on

• with

• by

Prepositions with 'with' can also indicate the manner in which something is done. For example, 'She spoke with confidence.'

• She spoke with sadness.

• She spoke with anger.

• She spoke with fear.

• She spoke with confidence.

Phrasal verbs with 'by' can also indicate the means of transportation. For example, 'I usually go to work by bus.'

• bicycle

• train

• bus

• helicopter