The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully.
She painted the wall _____ a roller _____ a brush.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: with, instead of
Explanation:
• with: Used to indicate the instrument, tool, or object used to carry out an action (e.g., She cut the paper with a pair of scissors). Therefore, painting the wall is done with a roller.
• instead of: A prepositional phrase meaning 'in place of' or 'as an alternative to'. It correctly shows that a roller was chosen rather than a brush.
Quick Tip: Use by for the agent/doer (written by Shakespeare) and with for the tool/instrument (written with a pen).