Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
What is the time _____ your watch?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → by
Complete sentence: What is the time by your watch? "What is the time by your watch?" asks what time your watch shows.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) in | position inside something or a period of time. "The time in your watch" would mean something inside the watch. | The keys are in the top drawer. |
| (2) by (answer) | By can mean according to or judging from, especially with a clock, watch or rule. | It is half past six by my watch. |
| (3) within | Within means inside a limit of time, place or amount. It does not mean "according to". | Please finish the work within an hour. |
| (4) about | About means concerning or approximately. "The time about your watch" is not English. | We talked about the examination. |