In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):

I was .... hearing distance of the speaker.

  • A on
  • B at
  • C within
  • D in
jamb 1987english-language

The correct answer is C. within

In this sentence, the phrase "within hearing distance" means being in close enough proximity to hear the speaker. 

The word "within" indicates being inside or within a certain range or distance.

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