Question

The sweet is prepared ------- his neighbour.

• A. with
• B. to
• C. by
• D. of

Hint:

Whenever you identify a passive construction (something is done / was done) followed by a person who performed that action, always use the preposition "by" to introduce that person!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: This sentence is structured in the

passive voice. In English syntax, when a sentence focuses on the action or the object receiving the action rather than the person performing it, we use passive construction. The basic formula for a passive voice sentence is: \[ \text{Object} + \text{be verb} + \text{Past Participle (V3)} + \textbf{by} + \text{Agent (Doer of the action)} \]

Detailed Explanation:

• The sweet is the object receiving the action.

• is prepared is the passive verb combination (is + V3).

• his neighbour is the animate human agent (the doer) who actually performed the cooking or baking process.

• To connect the passive verb to the agent responsible for the action, the preposition

"by" is used. It explicitly highlights who performed the action.

Analysis of Options:

• Option (A) is incorrect because "prepared with" is used for introducing the raw materials, tools, or ingredients used (e.g., "prepared with sugar and milk"), not the human person who cooked it.

• Option (B) is incorrect because "prepared to" denotes destination, purpose, or an infinitive verb addition, which is invalid here.

• Option (C) is correct because "by" indicates the agency or person behind the passive action, perfectly connecting the preparation to the neighbour.

• Option (D) is incorrect because "prepared of" is obsolete and grammatically non-standard for introducing an agent.