In, At, Or On

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1. He put his cup _____ the table.

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The preposition “on” is used when referring to a surface that is not enclosed by a fence or border.

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This is a multiple-choice quiz testing your ability to use the correct preposition (in, at, or on). Good luck!

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2. The taxi arrived _____ our house.

Explanation

The preposition “at” is used to refer to a point and/or a destination.

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3. The horses are running _____ the pasture.

Explanation

The preposition “in” is used when referring to a surface that is enclosed by a fence or border. A pasture is usually enclosed by a fence so the horses can’t escape.

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4. He’s not home, now. He’s _____ the office.

Explanation

The preposition “at” is used when referring to a point in space. While an office is a three dimensional place with an inside, in this context, think of a location on a map.

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5. The kids were laughing _____ the monkey.

Explanation

The preposition “at” is also used to refer to the point of focus (look at, laugh at). For example you can look at something and you can laugh at something when you see it.

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6. She pointed _____ the man with the funny hat.

Explanation

The preposition “at” is also used to refer to the point of focus (look at, laugh at, point at). For example you can look at something and you can laugh at something when you see it.

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7. The kids were playing basketball _____ the court.

Explanation

The preposition “on” is used when referring to a surface that is not enclosed by a fence or border.

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8. The principal is _____ the office.

Explanation

The preposition “in” is used when referring to a 3-D space that has a volume. In this case, the office is not a point on a map, but a room that has an inside. When referring to an office within the same building or complex, “in” is used rather than “at.”

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9. He arrived at the meeting _____ time to relax for a few minutes.

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The phrase “in time” means with time to spare.The phrase “on time” means exactly at the right time. The phrase “just in time” has this meaning as well.

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10. Everyone arrived _____ time.

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In this case, both ‘in’ and ‘on’ are acceptable.The phrase “in time” means with time to spare. The phrase “on time” means exactly at the right time. The phrase “just in time” has this meaning as well.

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He put his cup _____ the table.
The taxi arrived _____ our house.
The horses are running _____ the pasture.
He’s not home, now. He’s _____ the office.
The kids were laughing _____ the monkey.
She pointed _____ the man with the funny hat.
The kids were playing basketball _____ the court.
The principal is _____ the office.
He arrived at the meeting _____ time to relax for a few minutes.
Everyone arrived _____ time.
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