He was absent . . . . . . . . the meeting. A. in B. from C. on D. of

The correct answer is B. from.

The word “from” is used to indicate a departure or separation from a place or thing. In this case, the speaker is saying that the person was not present at the meeting.

The other options are incorrect because they do not convey the meaning of absence.

• In is used to indicate a location or position inside something.
• On is used to indicate a location or position on top of something.
• Of is used to indicate possession or association with something.

Here are some examples of how the other options could be used in a sentence:

• He was in the meeting.
• He was on the meeting agenda.
• He was a member of the meeting.