Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition. Remember: BY is used to give credit or name the cause of an action, especially in passive constructions. BY is also used to state a method used. IN can be used to name a material or medium used. OF is used to name the subject of a book, a painting, etc. WITH can be used to name what specific tools or equipment was used to do something.
The choir sang _____ harmony.
by
in
of
with
Do you know the legend _____ Paul Bunyan?
by
in
of
with
The bus is late. We'll have to go _____ foot. Let's start walking.
by
in
of
with
The rebels took control of the government _____ force.
by
in
of
with
My mother has a collection of poems _____ different Russian poets.
by
in
of
with
Sam memorized the capitals of the 50 U.S. states _____ singing the names to a familiar melody.
by
in
of
with
The soldier drew a map on the ground _____ a stick.
by
in
of
with
The lawyer spoke _____ a calm voice and began asking questions.
by
in
of
with
Because of the power outage, our family ate dinner _____ candlelight.
by
in
of
with
Fire safety is nothing to joke about. It's a matter _____ life or death.