WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: He is absorbed ____________ studies.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. to
  2. by
  3. with
  4. in

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: in

Explanation: Context: The preposition ‘in’ is used after ‘absorbed’ when referring to deep involvement or concentration in an activity or study. 1. to ❌ – incorrect. 2. by ❌ – passive form, not applicable here. 3. with ❌ – doesn’t fit idiomatically. 4. in ✅ – correct; shows focus or engagement. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: He is absorbed in his studies all day.