1.
Alice : Hi Adam! Do you know where my mother is?
Adam : She’s ……. the theatre.
Correct Answer
B. B . At
Explanation
Adam is informing Alice about the location of her mother. The correct answer, "B. At," indicates that her mother is currently present at the theatre.
2.
Alice : I had five pounds ...... my pocket.
Adam : Poor you. Then, should I treat you for this time?
Correct Answer
A. A . In
Explanation
The correct answer is "A . In". In this context, Alice is referring to the location of the five pounds, implying that the money is inside her pocket. The preposition "in" is commonly used to indicate the location of something contained within a larger object or space.
3.
Alice : Where did you go? I couldn’t find you.
Adam : I’m sorry. I went home to put my pictures ...... the wall.
Correct Answer
B. B . On
Explanation
Adam went home to put his pictures on the wall.
4.
Alice : The pipe was three metres ...... the ground.
Adam : What? Are you serious?
Correct Answer
C. C . Below
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Below. Alice is saying that the pipe was three metres below the ground. Adam's response of "What? Are you serious?" suggests surprise or disbelief, indicating that Alice's statement implies that the pipe is located underground.
5.
Alice : I saw a stranger ...... the trees there.
Adam : So did I. He seemed about doing something suspicious.
Correct Answer
A. A . Among
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Among. Both Alice and Adam saw a stranger "among" the trees, indicating that the stranger was located within a group or surrounded by the trees. This suggests that the stranger was not standing in a specific location such as in front of or behind the trees, but rather in the midst of them.
6.
Alice : When will the meeting be held, Adam?
Adam : Oh, the meeting will be held soon. It is …… Monday.
Correct Answer
C. C . On
Explanation
The correct answer is C. On. In the given conversation, Adam is referring to a specific day when the meeting will be held. The preposition "on" is used to indicate a specific day or date. Therefore, the meeting will be held on Monday.
7.
Alice : What are you doing ...... Christmas?
Adam : Of course spending time with all members of my family. How about you?
Correct Answer
D. D . At
Explanation
The correct answer is "D . At." In the conversation, Adam is talking about spending time with his family during Christmas. The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point in time, which is appropriate in this context.
8.
Alice : Why are you here? Shouldn’t you work at the office?
Adam : Well, nobody works ...... the festival, right?
Correct Answer
D. D . During
Explanation
In this conversation, Adam is justifying his presence by mentioning the festival. By saying "Well, nobody works during the festival, right?", Adam implies that it is acceptable for him to not be at the office because everyone takes time off during the festival. Therefore, the correct answer is D. During.
9.
Alice : What happened to you? You look so pale.
Adam : I miss the train. I come here …… bike and now, I’m really exhausted.
Correct Answer
A. A . By
Explanation
The correct answer is A. By. In this context, "by" is used to indicate the means or method by which Adam came to the place. He mentions that he came "by bike" and is now exhausted.
10.
Alice : I’m afraid you must ……. the meal. I do not bring my wallet.
Adam : Hmm, okay. No problem.
Correct Answer
D. D . Pay for
Explanation
Alice is informing Adam that she is unable to pay for the meal because she did not bring her wallet. The phrase "pay for" indicates the action of settling the bill or covering the cost of the meal. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Pay for.