Question

Choose the appropriate preposition and fill in the blank:

I decided not to go ____ car.

• A. by
• B. in
• C. on
• D. with

Answer 1

The correct option is A by

Answer : A

Prepositions are words that indicate relationships with the other words in the sentence. Prepositions of manner are used to describe / express "how" something happened or is done.

Let's look at the usage of various alternatives in the option as preposition of manner:

• by : it is used to talk about actions (usually formed by gerund / noun); it is used to indicate the means of achieving / doing something
• with : used to refer to objects or tools used to achieve something (usually followed by a noun)
• on : not used as a preposition of manner
• in : not used as a preposition of manner

Upon reading the question we understand that the speaker is conveying that he had decided to not use car as means of transport. Therefore, the suitable preposition here is "by".

Thus, the correct complete sentence is:

I decided not to go BY car.