Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
You can (1) / open the box (2) / by a screwdriver. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The correct preposition to use is "with" when specifying the tool or means used to perform the action. The preposition "with" should replace "by".
With: It is used with the tool or means used to accomplish an action.
By: It can also indicate the means or method, but is often used to express the agent or doer of an action.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "You can open the box with a screwdriver."
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