Question : Directions: Insert the proper preposition in the sentence:
It is 2 o'clock _____ his watch.
Option 1: by
Option 2: in
Option 3: at
Option 4: into
Correct Answer:
by
Solution : The correct answer is option 1.
Explanation:
- Let's consider the possibilities:
- The preposition "by" denotes something or someone "as a means of." It indicates an agent.
- When referring to a position inside of another object, the preposition "in" is used.
- When referring to positions or locations, the preposition "at" is used.
- The preposition "into" is used to denote a possible path that someone or something could take to get to a specific location.
- As a result, option 1 is the right response.
