Multiple choice

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and choose suitable preposition for the blank.

When I entered the room, he was lying ______ bed.

  1. over

  2. at

  3. on

  4. in
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct preposition for being in a bed is 'in'. While 'on' is sometimes used for furniture, 'in bed' is the standard idiom for someone lying down to sleep or rest.

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