Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

Feeling guilty, the defendant confessed in front of everyone ______ the courtroom.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. above

  4. below

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Exp: In this context the correct answer is ‘in’. The preposition ‘in’ is a preposition of place andindicates that something happens or is situated somewhere. Here the action takes place insidethe court room. The preposition ‘on’ is used to indicate that something is grounds for astatement, way of thinking, or action. Although both above and below are prepositions of placebut are incorrect in this context as the confession takes place inside the courtroom notphysically above or below it.

Keep practicing — related questions