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Directions: Insert the proper preposition in the sentence:
It is 9 o'clock _____ my watch.

  1. A
    by
  2. B
    in
  3. C
    at
  4. D
    into

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In English idiomatic expression, when telling the time according to a specific time-keeping device, the preposition 'by' is standard practice (e.g., "by my watch"). Using 'in' or 'at' in this context is grammatically incorrect.

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Directions: Insert the proper preposition in the sentence:
It is 9 o'clock _____ my watch.
A
by
B
in
C
at
D
into

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