Question

He killed a tiger............a rifle. (Choose the correct option)

• A. by
• B. with
• C. from
• D. at

Hint:

Use “with” when indicating an instrument or tool used to perform an action (e.g., He cut the apple with a knife).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding prepositions of instrument.
When something is done using a tool or instrument, the correct preposition is “with.”
Step 2: Analyze the options.
- (a) by: Used to show the doer of an action (e.g., by him) — not the instrument.
- (b) with: Correct; shows the means or instrument used to perform the action.
- (c) from: Used to indicate source — incorrect here.
- (d) at: Used to indicate direction — incorrect.
Step 3: Constructing the correct sentence.
“He killed a tiger with a rifle.”
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct preposition is “with.”