Passive with prepositions exercises

Passive voice with prepositions - exercise 8 - by and with

By or with?
The preposition 'by' is used when we want to mention the agent of an action.
'With' is used if something is done with a tool.

This picture was drawn ___ a pencil.
This picture was drawn with a pencil.

I usually prefer travelling ___ train.
I usually prefer travelling by train.

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Sir, I want to assure you that this room is tidied up our staff every morning.

I'm afraid these windows weren't cleaned warm water and detergent.

Sneakers are worn both in summer and in winter young people all over the world.

Is this invitation to Sarah's party written a fountain pen or a ballpoint pen?

A lot of wooden houses have been destroyed fire this dry summer.

We're really lucky. Our train hasn't been delayed the blackout.

Which dictionaries are used your Spanish speaking students? Monolingual or bilingual?

The painting in the National Gallery was damaged a knife. It's obvious.

Don't worry, I'll show you how to make a proper cut a chainsaw.

Your lost keyring was found outside the house my little brother Josh.

I could hear the front door quite clearly because it was closed a big bang.

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