The accused appeared . . . . . . . . the judge. A. to B. in C. after D. before

The correct answer is: before the judge.

The word “before” means “in front of” or “earlier than.” In this case, the accused appeared in front of the judge.

The word “to” means “toward” or “in the direction of.” In this case, the accused did not appear toward the judge, but in front of the judge.

The word “in” means “inside” or “within.” In this case, the accused did not appear inside the judge, but in front of the judge.

The word “after” means “later than.” In this case, the accused did not appear later than the judge, but in front of the judge.