Examination Card No 93 II. Writing Fill in the correct prepositions. 1. Few people were able to get to work due 2. We watched in amazement as the huge flock of birds rose the heavy snow. the air. 3. 3. Something has gone wrong our plan, so we can't go on. 4. There have been least five forest fires in the country this year. 5. We sat to rest when we reached the top the mountain. 6. The vase broke pieces when Michael dropped it. 7. Can you cope all that work? the roof of the 8. During the storm a branch broke off the tree and fell house.
- The preposition "to" is used to indicate direction or movement towards a destination. In this case, the preposition "to" is used to show the direction or movement towards work.
2. We watched in amazement as the huge flock of birds rose into the air.
- The preposition "into" is used to indicate movement or direction towards the inside or interior of something. In this case, the preposition "into" is used to show the direction of the birds' movement towards the air.
3. Something has gone wrong with our plan, so we can't go on.
- The preposition "with" is used to show association, attachment, or involvement. In this case, the preposition "with" is used to indicate that something is associated or involved with the plan.
4. There have been at least five forest fires in the country this year.
- The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point or location. In this case, the preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific number, which is the minimum number of forest fires.
5. We sat down to rest when we reached the top of the mountain.
- The preposition "to" is used to indicate purpose or intention. In this case, the preposition "to" is used to show the purpose or intention of sitting, which is to rest.
6. The vase broke into pieces when Michael dropped it.
- The preposition "into" is used to indicate movement or direction towards the inside or interior of something. In this case, the preposition "into" is used to show the movement of the vase breaking into separate pieces.
7. Can you cope with all that work?
- The preposition "with" is used to show association, attachment, or involvement. In this case, the preposition "with" is used to indicate that someone is being asked to handle or manage a certain amount of work.
8. During the storm, a branch broke off the tree and fell onto the roof of the house.
- The preposition "onto" is used to indicate movement or direction towards a surface. In this case, the preposition "onto" is used to show the movement of the branch falling towards the surface of the roof.