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In is the correct preposition for parts of the day, such as in the morning, in the afternoon, or in the evening.

Since is used to indicate a starting point in time for an action that continues or has continued up to a later point.

At is used for specific locations or points in space, such as at the office.

In is used for months, years, and seasons.

The statement has negative connotations. 'Until supper' would have positive connotation, and should preferably be rephrased as '...... will come back by supper'. For 'no preposition' to be right, we have to change 'supper' to 'supper time' to convey that he will not be retuning until then. Negative connotation is very well conveyed by 'after supper'.

Ago is an adverb used to indicate a time in the past measured from the present.

While is used to show the occurrence of two actions at the same time (showing an analogous or corresponding action).

On is used for specific days or dates, including festivals.

From is used to indicate the start of a period, usually paired with to.

By is used to indicate a deadline or a time before which something must be completed.

In is used for parts of the day, such as in the evening.

In is used for months.

For is used to indicate amount, extent, or duration: for a week, for two hours.

During - at some time or point in the course of: It was proposed during the meeting.

As he was residing on the surface of the island 'on' is the correct answer.