Exercise 1: Preposition/S (At, In Or On)
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on)
Questions and Answers
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Shiela is arriving ________ February the 13th ________ 8 o'clock ________ the evening.
Explanation
The correct prepositions to use in this sentence are "on," "at," and "in." "On" is used to indicate a specific day, so "on February the 13th" is correct. "At" is used to indicate a specific time, so "at 8 o'clock" is correct. "In" is used to indicate a period of time, so "in the evening" is correct.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):They got married ________ September.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". "They got married in September" indicates that the wedding took place during the month of September.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I usually go to my parents' house ________ Christmas. We eat turkey together ________ Christmas Day.
Explanation
The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or point in time, such as "at Christmas." In this case, it is used to show the time when the speaker goes to their parents' house. The preposition "on" is used to indicate specific days or dates, such as "on Christmas Day." Here, it is used to show when the speaker and their parents eat turkey together.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):The class is ________ 9am ________ Monday mornings.
Explanation
The correct prepositions to fill in the blanks are "at" and "on". We use "at" to indicate a specific time, so "at 9am" is correct. We use "on" to indicate a specific day, so "on Monday mornings" is correct.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I had a party ________ my birthday.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on". We use "on" to indicate a specific day or date, so in this case, it is indicating that the party took place on the day of the person's birthday.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):The weather is often terrible ________ January.
Explanation
The preposition "in" is used to indicate a specific month or time period. In this case, "in" is the correct preposition to use with the word "January" to show that the terrible weather occurs during that month.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I graduated from the University of Santo Tomas ________ 2006.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". This is because "in" is used to indicate a specific year or period of time. In this case, the sentence is stating that the person graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the year 2006.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):My father always reads the newspaper ________ breakfast time.
Explanation
The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "at". This is because "breakfast time" refers to a specific point in time, and the preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific time. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "My father always reads the newspaper at breakfast time."Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I often get sleepy ________ the afternoon.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". It is used to indicate a general time period, in this case, the afternoon. "In" is commonly used to refer to a specific part of the day, such as morning, afternoon, or evening. Therefore, the sentence should read "I often get sleepy in the afternoon."Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Weather was perfect ________ her wedding day.
Explanation
The correct preposition in this sentence is "on." We use "on" to refer to specific days, such as "on her wedding day." Therefore, "on" is the correct preposition to use in this context.Rate this question:
- 11.
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Please place the apples ________ the bowl.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in" because it indicates that the apples should be placed inside the bowl. Using "at" or "on" would imply a different location, such as on top of the bowl or near the bowl but not inside it.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on): I stayed ________ home all weekend.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". It is used to indicate a specific location or point in space, and in this case, it shows that the speaker stayed at home during the entire weekend.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):She hung a picture ________ the wall.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on". This is because when we hang something, we typically hang it on a surface, such as a wall. Therefore, the sentence should read "She hung a picture on the wall."Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):She read the story ________ the newspaper.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in" because it indicates that the story was read inside the newspaper.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):John is ________ the garden.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". This is because "in" is used to indicate a location or position within an enclosed space, such as a garden. Therefore, the sentence "John is in the garden" means that John is located inside the garden.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Don't sit ________ the table, sit ________ a chair.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on." This is because when we sit, we typically sit on a surface, such as a table or a chair. Therefore, the sentence should be "Don't sit on the table, sit on a chair." Using "in" or "at" would not make sense in this context.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):David is ________ holiday for three weeks.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on." This is because "on" is used to indicate specific days or dates, and in this case, it is referring to the specific period of time that David is on holiday, which is three weeks.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):They are swimming ________ the river.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in" because it indicates that the action of swimming is taking place inside the river. Using "at" would imply that they are swimming near the river but not inside it, and using "on" would imply that they are swimming on top of the river's surface. Therefore, "in" is the most appropriate preposition to convey the intended meaning.Rate this question:
- 19.
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Mark was standing ________ the bus stop.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". It is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it shows that Mark was standing at the bus stop.Rate this question:
- 20.
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):There's nothing ________ TV tonight.
Explanation
The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "on". This is because the phrase "on TV" is commonly used to refer to something that is being broadcasted or shown on television. In this context, the speaker is stating that there is nothing being shown on television tonight.Rate this question:
- 21.
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on): Jennifer is ________ work.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". The phrase "at work" is a common expression used to indicate that someone is currently in their place of employment.Rate this question:
- 22.
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Why are you calling so late? I am already ________ bed.
Explanation
The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "in". This is because the sentence is referring to being physically in bed, indicating that the speaker is already lying down and ready to sleep. Using "at" or "on" would not convey the same meaning in this context.Rate this question:
- 23.
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on): The answer is ________ the bottom of the page.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". This is because "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it is referring to the location of the bottom of the page.Rate this question:
- 24.
Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):You have something ________ your face.
Explanation
The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on". When we say "something on your face," it implies that the object is physically resting or touching the surface of your face.Rate this question:
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Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Since he met his new girlfriend, Karl never seems to be ________ home.
Explanation
Since Karl never seems to be "at" home, it suggests that he is frequently out of his house or not present in his own residence. The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it implies that Karl is not often found in his home since he met his new girlfriend.Rate this question:
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