Definition of altar

[ingolf]

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ESL/EFL Test #88 "Simple Present (5)", question 8

She smiled at me when we were standing ......... the altar.

(a) in
(b) at
(c) on
(d) through

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #88 "Simple Present (5)", answer 8

She smiled at me when we were standing at the altar.

Correct answer: (b) at
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what does it mean altar

[Torsten]

An altar is a place in a Christian church were gifts are given to God. Usually the Christian wedding ceremony takes place in front of the altar.
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[Lotinmaxceau]

Why don't we use "on" in this sentence instead of "at"?

[Haidt]

For my opinion, you can not stand "on" the altar because it is a place rather than a thing like a chair or a table.

[Alan]

Hi,

An altar in the practical sense of the word is a sort of table and you wouldn't stand on the table but beside it or at it.

Alan
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