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TOEIC Reading 5 Exercisee 370

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Question: 
O:8:"stdClass":2:{s:8:"question";s:119:"All of the drilling machines are ______ place and read to begin oil extraction in the direction of the chief executive.";s:7:"choices";a:4:{i:0;s:2:"to";i:1;s:2:"on";i:2;s:2:"in";i:3;s:2:"by";}}
Answer: 
c
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answer explanation: 

<p>All of the drilling machines are <u>in place</u> and ready to begin oil extraction in the direction of the chief executive.</p>
<p>The correct answer is <strong>(C) in</strong>.</p>
<p>In this sentence, the phrase "in place" is used to indicate that the drilling machines are in the proper position or location. The preposition "in" is the correct choice here to convey this meaning. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually. </p>