He was embarrassed because everybody was laughing __________ him?
Correct answer: D. at
- A. of
- B. in
- C. about
- D. at
Explanation
Laugh at is the standard expression when people mock or ridicule someone. Laugh about means find amusement in an event, not directly mock a person.
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