Question

The thief was caught .................. the police.

• A. in
• B. to
• C. by
• D. from

Hint:

In passive constructions, the doer of the action is introduced with "by."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Rule for passive voice.
In passive sentences, the agent (doer) is introduced by the preposition "by."

Step 2: Apply.
Correct usage: "The thief was caught by the police."

Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
(A) in, (B) to, and (D) from do not convey correct meaning here.