Prepositions Of Time, Place, And Movement

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Choose the correct answer for the question. There is a bridge _____ the river in the small town.
- A.
  
  Under
- B.
  
  Beside
- C.
  
  Over
Correct Answer
C. Over

Explanation
The correct preposition in this context is "over," indicating that the bridge spans across the river, allowing passage from one side to the other. The other options (under, beside, around) do not appropriately describe the typical placement of a bridge in relation to a river.

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Choose the correct answer for the question. My roommate came home _____ eleven o'clock last night.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
C. At

Explanation
The correct preposition to use when referring to a specific time is "at." Therefore, the sentence should read, "My roommate came home at eleven o'clock last night." The other prepositions (in, on,) are used in different contexts and do not fit appropriately with a specific time.

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Choose the correct answer for the question. Kim has studied English _____ two years.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  For
- C.
  
  Since
Correct Answer
B. For

Explanation
The correct preposition to use when referring to a duration of time is "for." Therefore, the sentence should read, "Kim has studied English for two years." The other prepositions (since, in) do not appropriately fit with the given context of indicating the duration of an activity.

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Choose the correct answer for the question. The little boy fell _____ the chair and started crying.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  Along
- C.
  
  Off
Correct Answer
C. Off

Explanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.
along means from one point to another.
off means away from something.

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Choose the correct anwer for the question. I have lived in this city _____ 2005.
- A.
  
  For
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  Since
Correct Answer
C. Since

Explanation
for is used with a period of time.
Although in is used with years, it cannot be used in this sentence because of the verb phrase "has been"
since is used with point of time

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: When is the bus leaving? B: It's leaving _____ ten minutes.

Correct Answer
in

Explanation
in means at the end of a period of time.

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7.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: What time do you usually get home from school? B: _____ five o'clock.

Correct Answer
Around, At

Explanation
at is used with specific times.
around is used to indicate a time that is not exact.

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8.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Is there a restaurant near here? B: Yes, there's one _____ the corner of Maple Street and Temple Drive.

Correct Answer
at, on

Explanation
at is used to indicate specific places;
on is used to indicate the location of something.

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Have you seen my car keys? B: They're right there _____ the counter.

Correct Answer
on

Explanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Where are you going? B: _____ the post office. I need to send this package to my brother.

Correct Answer
To

Explanation
to is used to indicate the direction of something.

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11.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parentheses. When will you graduate? (two years)
12.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. How long will they stay in New York? (a week)
13.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. What time does the game start? (ten o'clock)
14.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where do you live? ( the second floor)

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Prepositions Of Time, Place, And Movement

Choose the correct answer for the question. There is a bridge _____ the river in the small town.

Choose the correct answer for the question. My roommate came home _____ eleven o'clock last night.

Choose the correct answer for the question. Kim has studied English _____ two years.

Choose the correct answer for the question. The little boy fell _____ the chair and started crying.

Choose the correct anwer for the question. I have lived in this city _____ 2005.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: When is the bus leaving? B: It's leaving _____ ten minutes.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: What time do you usually get home from school? B: _____ five o'clock.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Is there a restaurant near here? B: Yes, there's one _____ the corner of Maple Street and Temple Drive.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Have you seen my car keys? B: They're right there _____ the counter.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Where are you going? B: _____ the post office. I need to send this package to my brother.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parentheses. When will you graduate? (two years)

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. How long will they stay in New York? (a week)

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. What time does the game start? (ten o'clock)

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where do you live? ( the second floor)