Man cannot live . . . . . . . bread alone.

except
by
without
with

The correct answer is: without.

The sentence “Man cannot live without bread alone” means that man cannot survive on bread alone. He needs other things to live, such as water, shelter, and clothing.

The other options are incorrect because they do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

  • Except means “not including”. In this case, it would mean that man can live on bread, but he also needs other things. This is not what the sentence is trying to say.
  • By means “through the agency of”. In this case, it would mean that man can live through the agency of bread. This is also not what the sentence is trying to say.
  • With means “together with”. In this case, it would mean that man can live together with bread. This is also not what the sentence is trying to say.