Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition in the following sentence.
Napoleon Bonaparte was marooned _______ the island of Elba.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
On is the correct preposition to use with islands. In English, we typically say someone is "on an island" because an island is viewed as a surface or a specific landmass.
In is usually used for countries, cities, or large geographic regions (e.g., "in France" or "in the mountains"), but not typically for a single island unless you are referring to being inside a specific building or enclosed area on that island.
Over and Under are spatial prepositions that do not fit the context of being stranded or stationed at a geographic location.
Therefore, the most appropriate word that fits in the blank is ‘on’.