Question

Identify in which of the following sentences is the preposition 'by' used CORRECTLY.
a) Can you come by to my house tomorrow?
b) The book was published by a leading publisher.
c) The government is planning to re-open the colleges by Monday.
d) The management accepted to resolve the problem by appointing a committee.

• A. c,d
• B. a,c
• C. b,d
• D. a,b,c

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In option b,” by” is used correctly to indicate the agent of the action (”by a leading publisher”), and in option d,” by” correctly refers to the means of resolving the problem (”by appointing”).