Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The groom stood before the ______ for the wedding ceremony at the church.

altar

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is altar.

An altar is a raised platform used for religious ceremonies. In a Christian wedding ceremony, the groom and bride stand before the altar to exchange vows and rings.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• An atlas is a book of maps. It is not clear how the groom would stand before an atlas for a wedding ceremony.
• An alter is a verb that means to change or modify something. It is not clear how the groom would alter for a wedding ceremony.
• An attic is a room at the top of a house. It is not clear how the groom would stand before an attic for a wedding ceremony.