Directions: Insert the proper preposition in the sentence: It is 9 o'clock…
2023
Directions: Insert the proper preposition in the sentence:
It is 9 o'clock _____ my watch.
- A.
By
- B.
In
- C.
At
- D.
The
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Correct answer: A
Answer: By
Use 'by' to mean “according to” a timepiece. For example, “It is 9 o'clock by my watch” means the watch shows 9 o'clock.
In — incorrect: indicates being inside something or used for periods (e.g., 'in the morning'), not for citing a watch.
At — not appropriate with a possession like 'my watch'; 'at nine o'clock' is used to state the time, but we use 'by my watch' to mean 'according to my watch.'
The — incorrect: this is an article, not a preposition, so it cannot express 'according to' a timepiece.
Therefore, 'by' is the correct choice because it properly conveys the sense 'according to my watch.'