History and Strangulation Preposition

Choose the correct preposition: "According to folklore, he was killed_____strangulation______the Mad King when he protested the new tax".

Answer: By, By
Explanation
  • "According to folklore, he was killed by strangulation by the Mad King when he protested the new tax".

The correct prepositions are:

  • "by" (indicating the agent or perpetrator of the action)
  • "by" (indicating the means of killing, i.e., strangulation)
This question appeared in Past Papers (2 times)
Secondary School Teacher SST Past Papers, Syllabus, Jobs (1 times)
This question appeared in Subjects (1 times)
ENGLISH (1 times)

Install this app on your device for quick access right from your home screen.