Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The book was lying ___ the bed and he was searching it elsewhere.

  1. on

  2. beside

  3. in

  4. under

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In this case we mean that the book is lying on the bed; but in case of persons we generally prefer 'lying in the bed' as it includes not only the bed underneath but also the sheet/blanket over us.