Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The sun rises ________ the east.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
In English grammar, we use the preposition ‘in’ when referring to cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) to indicate that something occurs within that general area or direction.
By: Usually indicates proximity (near) or a method.
At: Typically used for a specific point or time.
On: Used for surfaces or specific days/dates.
The complete sentence is:
The sun rises in the east.