Prepositions Of Place At, In, On

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1. You've dropped the keys ... the floor. Pick them up.

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The correct answer is "on" because when we drop something, it falls and lands on a surface. In this case, the keys are dropped on the floor, so the correct preposition to use is "on".

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2. Anna  would like to dance ... Bolshoy Theatre once day.

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The correct answer is "at" because "at" is used to indicate a specific location or place where an action takes place. In this case, Anna would like to dance at the Bolshoy Theatre, indicating that the theatre is the specific location where she wants to dance.

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3. Magda is ... Baku on business.

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The correct answer is "in" because when we talk about being in a city or country, we use the preposition "in". In this case, Magda is in Baku on business, indicating that she is physically present in the city of Baku for business purposes.

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4. We were waiting ...the end of the corridor.

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The correct answer is "at" because when we talk about a specific location in a building or a place, we use the preposition "at." In this case, the sentence is referring to waiting at the end of the corridor, indicating a specific point in space.

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5. We enjoed ourselves ...Gabriela's birthday party.

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The correct answer is "at" because when referring to a specific event or occasion, we use the preposition "at." In this case, we are talking about enjoying ourselves at Gabriela's birthday party.

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6. The school is ... London road.

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The correct answer is "in" because when referring to the location of a school, we use the preposition "in" to indicate that the school is located within a certain area or city. In this case, the school is located in London road, suggesting that it is situated within the boundaries of London road.

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7. She works ... a clothes shop.

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The correct answer is "in" because when we talk about someone's place of work, we use the preposition "in." Therefore, the correct sentence would be "She works in a clothes shop."

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8. Rafal is ... Warsaw university studying physics.

Explanation

The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or place where someone is studying. In this case, "at" is the correct preposition to use because it accurately describes Rafal's location, which is Warsaw University.

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9. I will meet you ... the central station.

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The correct answer is "at" because when referring to a specific location, such as the central station, we use "at" to indicate the exact place where the meeting will take place. "In" is used for larger areas or enclosed spaces, while "on" is used for surfaces or days of the week.

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10. I can feel something ... my hair. I hope it's not a spider!

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The correct answer is "in" because the phrase "I can feel something in my hair" indicates that there is something inside the hair. The word "in" is used to show the location or position of something inside an object or space. In this case, it suggests that the person is feeling something inside their hair, possibly implying that it is tangled or caught within the strands.

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11. To go to London from your town, you need to get ... the train.

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To go to London from your town, you need to get on the train. This means that in order to travel to London, you must board or enter the train. The preposition "on" is used to indicate physical contact or connection with a surface, in this case, the train.

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You've dropped the keys ... the floor. Pick them up.
Anna  would like to dance ... Bolshoy Theatre once day.
Magda is ... Baku on business.
We were waiting ...the end of the corridor.
We enjoed ourselves ...Gabriela's birthday party.
The school is ... London road.
She works ... a clothes shop.
Rafal is ... Warsaw university studying physics.
I will meet you ... the central station.
I can feel something ... my hair. I hope it's not a spider!
To go to London from your town, you need to get ... the train.
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