Prepositions Of Place 1
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in on or at?
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At work
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In work
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On work
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In language, a preposition is a word which governs, and typically precedes, a noun or pronoun, and expresses a relation to another word or element in the clause. Answer questions on prepositions with regards to “places” in this quiz.
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in on or at
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In the road
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At the road
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On the road
Correct Answer
A. On the roadExplanation
The correct answer is "on the road" because when we talk about the location of something, we use "on" to indicate a surface or a position that is directly in contact with a surface. In this case, "on the road" means that something is located directly on the surface of the road.Rate this question:
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in on or at?
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In the space
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On the space
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At the space
Correct Answer
A. In the spaceExplanation
The correct answer is "in the space" because when we refer to a physical location, we use "in" to indicate being inside or within that location. In this case, "in the space" suggests that something is located inside a specific area or room designated as the "space."Rate this question:
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In on or at?
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On school
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At school
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In school
Correct Answer
A. At schoolExplanation
The correct answer is "at school" because it is the most commonly used preposition to indicate the location of someone or something in relation to a school. "In school" could also be used to refer to being inside the building, while "on school" is not a grammatically correct phrase.Rate this question:
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in on or at?
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In the station
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At the station
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On the station
Correct Answer
A. At the stationExplanation
The correct answer is "at the station" because "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position. In this case, "at the station" indicates being physically present or located at the station. "In the station" would imply being inside the station building, while "on the station" does not make sense in this context.Rate this question:
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In on or at
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In prison
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At prison
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On prison
Correct Answer
A. In prisonExplanation
The correct answer is "in prison" because it is the correct preposition to use when referring to someone being confined or serving a sentence within a prison facility. The preposition "in" indicates the location or position inside the prison.Rate this question:
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In on or at?
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In an island
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On an island
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At an island
Correct Answer
A. On an islandExplanation
The correct answer is "on an island" because when referring to the location of an island, we use the preposition "on." This indicates that something is situated or located on the surface of the island. The preposition "in" is used when referring to being inside something, and "at" is used to indicate a specific point or place. Since we are discussing the location of the island itself, "on" is the appropriate preposition.Rate this question:
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in on or at
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In the beach
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At the beach
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On the beach
Correct Answer
A. On the beachExplanation
The correct answer is "on the beach" because when we refer to a specific location like a beach, we use the preposition "on" to indicate being physically present or situated on the surface of the beach. "In" typically refers to being inside a confined space, while "at" is used to indicate a general location or proximity. Therefore, in this context, "on the beach" is the most appropriate preposition to describe being physically present on the surface of the beach.Rate this question:
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in on or at
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In a conference
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At a conference
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On a conference
Correct Answer
A. At a conferenceExplanation
The correct answer is "at a conference." This is because the preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or event. In this case, the word "conference" represents a specific event, and therefore, the correct preposition to use is "at."Rate this question:
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in on or at?
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At the street
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In the street
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On the street
Correct Answer
A. In the streetExplanation
The correct answer is "in the street" because the preposition "in" is used to indicate location within a specific area or space. In this case, "in the street" implies being inside or within the boundaries of the street. On the other hand, "at the street" suggests being near or beside the street, while "on the street" typically refers to being on the surface or pavement of the street.Rate this question:
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