Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word:
I must be _______ soon. I want to get to the shops before they close.

• A. in
• B. on
• C. at
• D. off

Answer 1

The correct option is D off

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 subject might leave soon to get to the shops.

Option D indicates starting a journey or race or leaving. Therefore, according to the intended meaning the correct answer should be Option D. The other remaining options are incorrect.

Option A, in, means "rest at, in case of an enclosed place'.

Option B indicates proximity and position of above or outside.

Option C indicates the location for particular point.