Prepositions of place. Choose the correct preposition. A) at
B) in
C) on
1. Do you know when he arrived the party?
2. She didn't want to go anywhere, she decided to stay home.
3. We landed a small airport. 4. I have to be the station in time.
5. John's brother is prison for burglary.. 6. My mother has been teaching
a college
London. 7. Jane is studying literature university. pencil.
8. Please fill in the blanks 9. I didn't see you the party on Sunday.
10. When did they arrive Britain?
11. He'll be work till 8.0 p.m. 12. Are you going to pay by cheque or
13. I'll see you Fred's house.
14. Did you hear the news the radio?
cash?
15. The rooms Ted's house are very small. 16. Where were you last night?- the cinema.
17. Do you know what temperature water boils? 18. There are lots of people the bank today.
19. He is away. He's gone to Germany 20. Do you really think you'll be better if you go
diet?
Explanation: The verb "arrived" is followed by the preposition "at" when referring to a specific location or event, but it is followed by the preposition "to" when referring to a person or place.
2. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "stay home" means to remain at one's own home, so the correct preposition is "at".
3. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The verb "landed" is followed by the preposition "at" when referring to a specific location, in this case, a small airport.
4. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "be in time" means to arrive or be present at the designated time, so the correct preposition is "at".
5. The correct preposition is "in".
Explanation: The phrase "is in prison" means to be located inside a prison, so the correct preposition is "in".
6. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "teaching at a college" means to have a job as a teacher in a college, so the correct preposition is "at".
7. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "studying at university" means to be enrolled or attending a university, so the correct preposition is "at".
8. The correct preposition is "in".
Explanation: The phrase "fill in the blanks" means to complete or enter information in the empty spaces, so the correct preposition is "in".
9. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "at the party" means to be present or attend a party, so the correct preposition is "at".
10. The correct preposition is "in".
Explanation: The verb "arrive" is followed by the preposition "in" when referring to a country or city.
11. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "at work" means to be present or engaged in one's job or workplace, so the correct preposition is "at".
12. The correct preposition is "by".
Explanation: The phrase "pay by cheque" means to use a cheque as the method of payment, so the correct preposition is "by".
13. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "at Fred's house" means to be present or go to Fred's house, so the correct preposition is "at".
14. The correct preposition is "on".
Explanation: The phrase "on the radio" means to hear or listen to something through the radio, so the correct preposition is "on".
15. The correct preposition is "in".
Explanation: The phrase "the rooms in Ted's house" indicates possession and location, so the correct preposition is "in".
16. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "at the cinema" means to be present or go to the cinema, so the correct preposition is "at".
17. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "at what temperature" means to be present or refer to a specific temperature, so the correct preposition is "at".
18. The correct preposition is "at".
Explanation: The phrase "at the bank" means to be present or go to the bank, so the correct preposition is "at".
19. The correct preposition is "to".
Explanation: The phrase "gone to Germany" indicates the destination or location, so the correct preposition is "to".
20. The correct preposition is "on".
Explanation: The phrase "go on a diet" means to start or follow a specific diet plan, so the correct preposition is "on".