Read carefully active and passive.
1. Mr. Mishra knows me.
I am known to Mr.Mishra.
2. Her result surprised me.
I was surprised at her result.
3. Someone displeased her.
She was displeased with.
4. His behaviour shocked me.
I was shocked at his behaviour.
5. Mohan satisfied me.
I was satisfied with Mohan.
👉Note : Generally we see that preposition by is used in passive voice but some verbs take other prepositions. As above e.g. are given.
✍️Here are some verbs in the table that take other prepositions in the place of by.
- Preferred - to
- Listen - to
- Knocked - at
- Addicted - to
- Annoyed - at
- Dependent - on
- Satisfied, dissatisfied - with
- Know - to
- Querrelled - with
- Invited - to
- Compared - to
- Prepared - for
- Amazed, surprised - at
- Astonished - at
- Interested - in
- Pleased - with
Look at these verbs carefully that take their own preposition except by.
