Multiple choice softskills leadership How often were you absent ___ work or away from school last year? of to with from Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The correct phrase is 'absent from' when indicating not being present at a location. 'Absent from work' and 'absent from school' are standard expressions. Other prepositions like 'absent of' or 'absent to' are not used in this context.