Question

I expect my friend ..... the third of next month.

• A. from
• B. in
• C. by
• D. at

Answer 1

Answer:

C. by

• By means not later than / on or before a particular time or date.

• Here, the speaker expects the friend to arrive on or before the third of next month.

• In is generally used for a period of time or after a duration, e.g., in three days.

• At is mainly used with a specific point of time, e.g., at 5 o’clock.

• From indicates the starting point of a time period, e.g., from Monday.

✅ Correct usage: I expect my friend by the third of next month.