‘With’ and ‘by’

A preposition is a word that links all the words in the sentence together. They are relationship words.

1. ‘With’ is used to show being together.
   I like to drink a glass of milk with my breakfast.
2. ‘With’ is used in the sense of ‘having.’
   I know the girl with long hair.
3. ‘With’ is used in the sense of ‘using.’
   I wrote the letter with my favourite pen.
4. ‘With’ is used to show agreement or disagreement.
   I agree with my mother. My siblings and I need to do more chores at home.

1. ‘By’ is used in the sense of ‘next to.’
   Can I sit by you?
2. ‘By’ is used to show a method.
   He came here by bus.
3. ‘By’ is used when there is a doer.
   The prescription was written by the doctor
4. ‘By’ is used for ‘no later than.’
   The fee is due by Friday.

Please fill in the blanks with ‘by’ or ‘with’:

1. I just found the key! It was ___ the tray on the table.
2. He filled out the form ___ a ballpoint pen.
3. I came here ___ bus.
4. The letter was written ___ his boss.
5. The car was fixed ___ the mechanic.
6. I travel to the station ___ auto.
7. My mother travelled ___ me to Varanasi.
8. I cut the apple ___ a sharp knife.
9. The mayor cut the ribbon ___ a pair of scissors.
10. My brother has a new camera. He loves to take pictures ___ it.
11. Samir fought ___ Aman. They are no longer friends.
12. He lives ___ the sea.
13. We have a house ___ a tiny balcony.
14. Aamir left the dripping umbrella ___ the door.
15. Neha never drinks water ___ her meals.
16. Khicchri is a dish made ___ rice and daal.
17. Do you drink milk ___ sugar?
18. Are you talking about the tall boy ___ long hair?
19. People ___ a lot of money are not always happy.
20. I will contact him ___ phone or ___ email.
21. The children were asleep ___ 9 pm.
22. The explorer was bitten ___ mosquitoes in the jungle.
23. This song was first sung ___ Shreya Ghoshal.
24. I am working ___ a lawyer on this project.