Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
On Sundays, my grandfather likes to indulge ________ a long afternoon nap.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → in
Complete sentence: On Sundays, my grandfather likes to indulge in a long afternoon nap. The grandfather enjoys his long nap on Sundays.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) at | a point of place or time. “Indulge” does not take “at”. | We will meet at six o’clock. |
| (2) in (answer) | fixed with “indulge”: to allow yourself something you enjoy | After the exams, Ravi will indulge in a plate of hot jalebis. |
| (3) on | position on a surface or a day. “Indulge on” is not used in standard English. | The keys are on the shelf. |
| (4) over | above or across. It does not go with “indulge”. | The bird flew over the river. |