In, At, Or On
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The kids were playing basketball _____ the court.
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In
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At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The preposition “on” is used when referring to a surface that is not enclosed by a fence or border.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He’s not home, now. He’s _____ the office.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The horses are running _____ the pasture.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He put his cup _____ the table.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The preposition “on” is used when referring to a surface that is not enclosed by a fence or border.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The taxi arrived _____ our house.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The preposition “at” is used to refer to a point and/or a destination.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He arrived at the meeting _____ time to relax for a few minutes.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Everyone arrived _____ time.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer(s)
A. In
C. OnExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The kids were laughing _____ the monkey.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
She pointed _____ the man with the funny hat.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The principal is _____ the office.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
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.”Rate this question:
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