Prepositions Choose The Correct Alternative

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1. There are four seasons _______________a year.

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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.

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Prepositions Choose The Correct Alternative - Quiz

This quiz titled 'Prepositions Choose the correct alternative' assesses understanding of prepositions in English grammar. Participants must select the correct prepositions to complete sentences, enhancing their grammatical precision... see moreand language skills. see less

2. My Brother's birthday is ___________April 21st

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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.

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3. Let's meet behind the church _____________midnight

Explanation

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.

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4. My birthday is _______November

Explanation

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.

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5. Travelling ______ ship is not so expensive nowadays

Explanation

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.

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6. Meet me next to the clock tower _____________the morning

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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.

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7.    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.

Explanation

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.

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8. He was _______hospital for a few days.

Explanation

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.

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9.

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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.

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10.    -Where does Paul live?    -His house is just ________ the street.

Explanation

Paul's house is located on the opposite side of the street.

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11. Listen _______ me, will you?

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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."

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12. You'll have to choose……………..love and duty.

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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.

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13. The train was going _______ the tunnel when the accident happened.

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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.

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14. His country house is __________ the top of a hill.

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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.

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15. Use in, on or at. Everybody gets kind of emotional ________Christmas.

Explanation

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.

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16. He was born in the country but grew _______ in Rio de Janeiro

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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.

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17. 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 preposiƧão

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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.

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18. Most people find it difficult to read and listen to the radio _______ the same time

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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.

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19. They traveled…………….New York…………..San Francisco………..car.

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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).

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20. He lives _________ the house _____________ the end ______________ road

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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.

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21. (URGS-RS) Read ______ line 5 _____ line 20 ______ page 31.

Explanation

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.

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22. Sorry, I can't eat any cookies. I'm _______ a severe diet.

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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.

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23. People_______70 should not do these exercises. It's too heavy for them.

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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.

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24. Recife is _______ the northeast of Brazil.

Explanation

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.

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25. They arrived_________Florida____________6.30

Explanation

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.

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26. (PUC-RS)The prepositions in and on are correctly used in all alternatives BUT:

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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."

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27. My cousins live _____________ a farm not from here

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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."

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28. She rushed _____________stairs to see the present.

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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.

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29. (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:

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."

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30. She was ______________ the bank when I last saw her.

Explanation

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.

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31. I always go _______ school ___________ foot

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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.

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There are four seasons _______________a year.
My Brother's birthday is ___________April 21st
Let's meet behind the church _____________midnight
My birthday is _______November
Travelling ______ ship is not so expensive nowadays
Meet me next to the clock tower _____________the morning
   In the Picture, I can see a woman. The woman is sitting...
He was _______hospital for a few days.
   -Where does Paul live? ...
Listen _______ me, will you?
You'll have to choose……………..love...
The train was going _______ the tunnel when the accident happened.
His country house is __________ the top of a hill.
Use in, on or at. Everybody gets kind of emotional ________Christmas.
He was born in the country but grew _______ in Rio de Janeiro
As frases ...
Most people find it difficult to read and listen to the radio _______...
They traveled…………….New...
He lives _________ the house _____________ the end ______________ road
(URGS-RS) Read ______ line 5 _____ line 20 ______ page 31.
Sorry, I can't eat any cookies. I'm _______ a severe diet.
People_______70 should not do these exercises. It's too heavy for...
Recife is _______ the northeast of Brazil.
They arrived_________Florida____________6.30
(PUC-RS)The prepositions in and on are correctly used in all...
My cousins live _____________ a farm not from here
She rushed _____________stairs to see the present.
(UFCE)"They may find a house to live in for the winter…" A...
She was ______________ the bank when I last saw her.
I always go _______ school ___________ foot
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