Prepositions Choose The Correct Alternative
Questions and Answers
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As frases I. John lives ______ Jackson Street; II. It was _____________ the night of April 14; III. She was _____________ her way home ... devem ser completadas com a preposição
- A.
Of
- B.
By
- C.
On
- D.
Off
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it is the appropriate preposition to use when indicating a specific location or time. In sentence I, "on" is used to indicate the location of John's residence. In sentence II, "on" is used to specify the date of the event. In sentence III, "on" is used to indicate the progress or movement towards a destination.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Most people find it difficult to read and listen to the radio _______ the same time
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
For
- D.
At
Correct Answer
D. AtExplanation
The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point or location. In this context, "at" is used to indicate the specific point in time when someone is trying to read and listen to the radio simultaneously.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Sorry, I can't eat any cookies. I'm _______ a severe diet.
- A.
At
- B.
Of
- C.
On
- D.
For
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". The word "on" is used to indicate that someone is following or adhering to a specific diet. In this case, the person is on a severe diet, meaning they are strictly following it and not consuming any cookies.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He was born in the country but grew _______ in Rio de Janeiro
- A.
On
- B.
Up
- C.
Over
- D.
Down
Correct Answer
B. UpExplanation
The correct answer is "up." This is because the phrase "grew up" is commonly used to indicate someone's upbringing or the place where they spent their childhood. In this context, it suggests that the person was born in the country but spent their formative years in Rio de Janeiro.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Listen _______ me, will you?
- A.
At
- B.
On
- C.
To
- D.
Of
Correct Answer
C. ToExplanation
The verb "listen" is followed by the preposition "to" when indicating the action of paying attention to someone or something. Therefore, the correct answer is "to."Rate this question:
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- 6.
I always go _______ school ___________ foot
- A.
Of, of
- B.
To, by
- C.
At, from
- D.
To, on
Correct Answer
D. To, onExplanation
The correct answer is "to, on". This is because the phrase "go to school" is a common expression that means traveling from one's home to the school location. The preposition "to" indicates the direction or destination of the action. Additionally, the phrase "on foot" means walking, so the preposition "on" is used to describe the mode of transportation.Rate this question:
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- 7.
They traveled…………….New York…………..San Francisco………..car.
- A.
To; for; by
- B.
From; to; by
- C.
Of; at; in
- D.
Of; at; over
Correct Answer
B. From; to; byExplanation
The correct answer is "from; to; by". This is because the sentence is describing a journey or travel from one place (New York) to another place (San Francisco). The word "from" indicates the starting point, "to" indicates the destination, and "by" indicates the mode of transportation (car).Rate this question:
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- 8.
(UFCE)”They may find a house to live in for the winter…” A partícula in , usada na frase transcrita, emprega-se de modo incorreto, no seguinte exemplo:
- A.
There are three girls in the group.
- B.
They walked home in the rain.
- C.
In her mind, he is guilty.
- D.
He began his new job in Monday.
- E.
We love to go camping in the summer.
Correct Answer
D. He began his new job in Monday.Explanation
The correct answer is "He began his new job in Monday." The incorrect use of the preposition "in" is seen in this sentence. The correct preposition to use with the specific day of the week is "on" instead of "in." Therefore, the correct sentence should be "He began his new job on Monday."Rate this question:
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- 9.
(PUC-RS)The prepositions in and on are correctly used in all alternatives BUT:
- A.
On November I’ll be in vacation.
- B.
He’ll go on a leave in the summer.
- C.
She’s always in a bad mood on Mondays.
- D.
In two months you can be on the road.
- E.
In the evenings I see her on TV.
Correct Answer
A. On November I’ll be in vacation.Explanation
The correct answer is "On November I'll be in vacation." The preposition "in" should be used before the word "November" to indicate a specific month. However, the preposition "on" should be used before the word "vacation" to indicate a specific time period. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "In November, I'll be on vacation."Rate this question:
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- 10.
People_______70 should not do these exercises. It’s too heavy for them.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
Out of
- D.
Over
Correct Answer
D. OverExplanation
The word "over" is the correct answer because it indicates a position or location above or higher than something else. In the given sentence, it suggests that the exercises are too heavy for people who are 70 years old, implying that they should not engage in them.Rate this question:
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- 11.
(URGS-RS) Read ______ line 5 _____ line 20 ______ page 31.
- A.
From; to; on
- B.
From; until; in
- C.
Of; to; at
- D.
On; as far as; by
Correct Answer
A. From; to; onExplanation
The phrase "Read from line 5 to line 20 on page 31" indicates that the reader should start reading at line 5 and continue until line 20 on page 31. This is a specific instruction that tells the reader where to begin and end their reading.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Travelling ______ ship is not so expensive nowadays
- A.
Above
- B.
Below
- C.
By
- D.
Behind
Correct Answer
C. ByExplanation
By ship is a common phrase used to indicate that someone is traveling using a ship as a means of transportation. The statement suggests that traveling by ship is not expensive nowadays, implying that it is a cost-effective option compared to other modes of travel.Rate this question:
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- 13.
-Where does Paul live? -His house is just ________ the street.
- A.
To
- B.
Between
- C.
Across
- D.
Through
Correct Answer
C. AcrossExplanation
Paul's house is located on the opposite side of the street.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The train was going _______ the tunnel when the accident happened.
- A.
At
- B.
Through
- C.
Across
- D.
On
Correct Answer
B. ThroughExplanation
The correct answer is "through" because it indicates that the train was moving inside the tunnel when the accident occurred. "At" would imply that the train was stationary at the tunnel, "across" would suggest that the train was crossing over the tunnel, and "on" would imply that the train was on top of the tunnel.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Use in, on or at. Everybody gets kind of emotional ________Christmas.
Correct Answer
atExplanation
During Christmas, people tend to experience a range of emotions, such as joy, nostalgia, and sentimentality. The word "at" is used to indicate a specific point or time, and in this case, it suggests that these emotional feelings occur during the Christmas season.Rate this question:
- 16.
My birthday is _______November
Correct Answer
inExplanation
The word "in" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence grammatically. The phrase "My birthday is in November" indicates that the person's birthday falls within the month of November.Rate this question:
- 17.
My Brother’s birthday is ___________April 21st
Correct Answer
onExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it is the preposition used to indicate a specific date. In this case, it is indicating that the brother's birthday falls on April 21st.Rate this question:
- 18.
They arrived_________Florida____________6.30
Correct Answer
in, atExplanation
The correct answer is "in, at." The preposition "in" is used to indicate the location or destination, and "at" is used to indicate the specific time. Therefore, "in" is used to show that they arrived in Florida, and "at" is used to show that they arrived at 6.30.Rate this question:
- 19.
Meet me next to the clock tower _____________the morning
Correct Answer
inExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it is the appropriate preposition to use when indicating a specific time or location. In this case, "in the morning" refers to a specific time frame, and using "in" before "the morning" helps to convey that the meeting will take place during that time.Rate this question:
- 20.
There are four seasons _______________a year.
Correct Answer
inExplanation
The word "in" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a period of time within a year. In this context, it is used to show that the four seasons occur within a year.Rate this question:
- 21.
Let’s meet behind the church _____________midnight
Correct Answer
atExplanation
The correct answer is "at". In this sentence, "at" is the appropriate preposition to use when indicating a specific time or location. It is used to specify the time of the meeting, which is midnight.Rate this question:
- 22.
- A.
They are walking down the stairs
- B.
They are working down the stairs
- C.
They walked up the stairs
- D.
They are walking downs the stairs
Correct Answer
A. They are walking down the stairsExplanation
The correct answer is "they are walking down the stairs" because the sentence is describing a present action of walking down the stairs. The use of "are" indicates the ongoing nature of the action, and "down" indicates the direction in which they are walking.Rate this question:
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- 23.
In the Picture, I can see a woman. The woman is sitting at a table. She is sitting ______ a chair. There is another chair ________ the woman. Her feet are ________ the table. The woman is holding up a cup _____ her hands.
- A.
On, opposite, under, in
- B.
On, below, under, in
- C.
On, opposite, in, in
- D.
On, under, opposite,in
Correct Answer
A. On, opposite, under, inExplanation
In the picture, the woman is sitting on a chair. There is another chair opposite the woman. Her feet are under the table. The woman is holding up a cup in her hands.Rate this question:
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- 24.
You’ll have to choose……………..love and duty.
- A.
Between
- B.
Among
- C.
At
- D.
To
Correct Answer
A. BetweenExplanation
The correct answer is "between." This is because "between" is used when referring to two or more things that are separate or distinct from each other. In this case, the sentence is suggesting that there is a choice or decision to be made between "love" and "duty," indicating that these two things are separate options that one must choose between.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Recife is _______ the northeast of Brazil.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
Towards
- D.
From
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because "in" is used to indicate a location within a larger area or region. In this case, Recife is located within the northeast region of Brazil.Rate this question:
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- 26.
His country house is __________ the top of a hill.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
Among
- D.
By
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". This preposition is used to indicate location or position, and in this case, it is indicating that the country house is situated at the top of a hill.Rate this question:
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- 27.
He was _______hospital for a few days.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
Over
- D.
Below
Correct Answer
B. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate that someone is inside a place or location. In this case, the person was inside the hospital for a few days.Rate this question:
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- 28.
She was ______________ the bank when I last saw her.
- A.
From
- B.
On
- C.
In
- D.
At
Correct Answer
D. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". This is because the phrase "at the bank" indicates a specific location where she was when the speaker last saw her. The preposition "at" is commonly used to indicate a specific place or location.Rate this question:
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- 29.
My cousins live _____________ a farm not from here
- A.
On
- B.
At
- C.
Above
- D.
Over
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on." In this sentence, the word "on" is used to indicate the location of where the cousins live, which is a farm. The preposition "on" is commonly used to show that something is situated or located on a surface, such as "on a farm."Rate this question:
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- 30.
She rushed _____________stairs to see the present.
Correct Answer
upExplanation
The correct answer is "up" because the word "up" indicates the direction in which she rushed. By going up the stairs, she was able to reach the location where the present was located.Rate this question:
- 31.
He lives _________ the house _____________ the end ______________ road
- A.
On, at, in
- B.
In, in, of
- C.
In, at, of
- D.
On, by, at
Correct Answer
C. In, at, ofExplanation
The correct answer is "in, at, of". The word "in" is used to indicate the location of where he lives, "at" is used to specify the specific location within the house, and "of" is used to show the relationship between the end and the road.Rate this question:
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