Object

• exam: On 16th May, 120 pupils from across the country will sit a multiple choice exam in biotechnology, online.

• examination: Pupils sit three examinations at the end of year 12.

Preposition: on

• bench: A family law judge in London invited him to sit on the bench for a day there.

Preposition: at

• desk: Even the laziest of us who sit at desk all day do around 2,000.

Adjective complement

• next: We've got the Saracens - sitting next to the Jones Street Boys.

• idle: But it is not good for me to sit idle while you work.

• unaided: Measuring 89cm x 56 x 50 cm when erected it is suitable for use until baby can sit unaided.

Followed by an intransitive particle

• down: I managed to sit down in front of the TV for most of the day.

Preposition: in

• front: There they are, sitting in front of you, awaiting your command.

• armchair: Whenever possible you should sit in a suitable armchair.