Exercise 1: Preposition/S (At, In Or On)

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1. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on): I stayed _____ home all weekend.

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The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". It is used to indicate a specific location or point in space, and in this case, it shows that the speaker stayed at home during the entire weekend.

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Exercise 1: preposition\/s (at, in or on) focuses on enhancing understanding of English prepositions. Participants determine the correct prepositions for various contexts, improving their grammatical precision and language skills.

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2. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):They are swimming _____ the river.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in" because it indicates that the action of swimming is taking place inside the river. Using "at" would imply that they are swimming near the river but not inside it, and using "on" would imply that they are swimming on top of the river's surface. Therefore, "in" is the most appropriate preposition to convey the intended meaning.

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3. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I had a party _____ my birthday.

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The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on". We use "on" to indicate a specific day or date, so in this case, it is indicating that the party took place on the day of the person's birthday.

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4. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Since he met his new girlfriend, Karl never seems to be _____ home.

Explanation

Since Karl never seems to be "at" home, it suggests that he is frequently out of his house or not present in his own residence. The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it implies that Karl is not often found in his home since he met his new girlfriend.

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5. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I graduated from the University of Santo Tomas _____ 2006.

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The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". This is because "in" is used to indicate a specific year or period of time. In this case, the sentence is stating that the person graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the year 2006.

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6. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):There's nothing _____ TV tonight.

Explanation

The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "on". This is because the phrase "on TV" is commonly used to refer to something that is being broadcasted or shown on television. In this context, the speaker is stating that there is nothing being shown on television tonight.

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7. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):You have something _____ your face.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on". When we say "something on your face," it implies that the object is physically resting or touching the surface of your face.

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8. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):The weather is often terrible _____ January.

Explanation

The preposition "in" is used to indicate a specific month or time period. In this case, "in" is the correct preposition to use with the word "January" to show that the terrible weather occurs during that month.

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9. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):She hung a picture _____ the wall.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on". This is because when we hang something, we typically hang it on a surface, such as a wall. Therefore, the sentence should read "She hung a picture on the wall."

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10. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):John is _____ the garden.

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The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". This is because "in" is used to indicate a location or position within an enclosed space, such as a garden. Therefore, the sentence "John is in the garden" means that John is located inside the garden.

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11. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I often get sleepy _____ the afternoon.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". It is used to indicate a general time period, in this case, the afternoon. "In" is commonly used to refer to a specific part of the day, such as morning, afternoon, or evening. Therefore, the sentence should read "I often get sleepy in the afternoon."

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12. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):David is _____ holiday for three weeks.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on." This is because "on" is used to indicate specific days or dates, and in this case, it is referring to the specific period of time that David is on holiday, which is three weeks.

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13. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):They got married _____ September.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in". "They got married in September" indicates that the wedding took place during the month of September.

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14. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):My father always reads the newspaper _____ breakfast time.

Explanation

The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "at". This is because "breakfast time" refers to a specific point in time, and the preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific time. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "My father always reads the newspaper at breakfast time."

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15. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Weather was perfect _____ her wedding day.

Explanation

The correct preposition in this sentence is "on." We use "on" to refer to specific days, such as "on her wedding day." Therefore, "on" is the correct preposition to use in this context.

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16. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on): Jennifer is _____ work.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". The phrase "at work" is a common expression used to indicate that someone is currently in their place of employment.

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17. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):She read the story _____ the newspaper. 

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The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in" because it indicates that the story was read inside the newspaper.

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18. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Mark was standing _____ the bus stop.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". It is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it shows that Mark was standing at the bus stop.

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19. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Please place the apples _____ the bowl.

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The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "in" because it indicates that the apples should be placed inside the bowl. Using "at" or "on" would imply a different location, such as on top of the bowl or near the bowl but not inside it.

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20. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on): The answer is _____ the bottom of the page.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "at". This is because "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position, and in this case, it is referring to the location of the bottom of the page.

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21. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Why are you calling so late? I am already _____ bed.

Explanation

The correct preposition to fill in the blank is "in". This is because the sentence is referring to being physically in bed, indicating that the speaker is already lying down and ready to sleep. Using "at" or "on" would not convey the same meaning in this context.

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22. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Shiela is arriving _____ February the 13th _____ 8 o'clock _____ the evening.

Explanation

The correct prepositions to use in this sentence are "on," "at," and "in." "On" is used to indicate a specific day, so "on February the 13th" is correct. "At" is used to indicate a specific time, so "at 8 o'clock" is correct. "In" is used to indicate a period of time, so "in the evening" is correct.

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23. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):The class is _____ 9am _____ Monday mornings.

Explanation

The correct prepositions to fill in the blanks are "at" and "on". We use "at" to indicate a specific time, so "at 9am" is correct. We use "on" to indicate a specific day, so "on Monday mornings" is correct.

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24. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):Don't sit _____ the table, sit _____ a chair.

Explanation

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on." This is because when we sit, we typically sit on a surface, such as a table or a chair. Therefore, the sentence should be "Don't sit on the table, sit on a chair." Using "in" or "at" would not make sense in this context.

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25. Determine the correct preposition/s (at, in or on):I usually go to my parents' house _____ Christmas. We eat turkey together _____ Christmas Day.

Explanation

The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or point in time, such as "at Christmas." In this case, it is used to show the time when the speaker goes to their parents' house. The preposition "on" is used to indicate specific days or dates, such as "on Christmas Day." Here, it is used to show when the speaker and their parents eat turkey together.

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