Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word:
"Hello. Can I speak to Mr. James, please?"
"I'm sorry. He isn't _______ at the moment. Can I take a message?"

• A. in
• B. on
• C. at
• D. off

Answer 1

The correct option is A in

An adverb of place always talks about the location where the action of the verb is being carried out. The given sentence conveys that the person is not inside at the moment.

Option A, in, means "rest at, in case of an enclosed place'. Therefore, according to the intended meaning the correct answer should be Option A.

The other remaining options are incorrect.

Option B indicates proximity and position of above or outside.

Option C indicates the location for particular point.

Option D indicates a different location of someone or something.