Prepositions Of Time, Place, And Movement

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1.

Choose the correct answer for the question. There is a bridge _____ the river in the small town.
- A.
  
  Along
- B.
  
  Across
- C.
  
  Over
Correct Answer
B. Across

Explanation
along means in line matching the legnth of something.
across means from one side of an open space to the other.
over means at a place that is higher than something.

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Choose the correct anwer for the question. My roommate came home _____ eleven o'clock last night.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  At
Correct Answer
C. At

Explanation
on is used with specific dates.
in is used with months, seasons, and years.
at is used with specific times.

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Choose the correct answer for the question. Kim has studied English _____ two years.
- A.
  
  In
- B.
  
  For
- C.
  
  Since
Correct Answer
B. For

Explanation
in means at the end of a period of time.
for is used with an amount of time.
since is used with point of time.

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Choose the correct answer for the question. The little boy fell _____ the chair and started crying.
- A.
  
  On
- B.
  
  Along
- C.
  
  Off
Correct Answer
C. Off

Explanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.
along means from one point to another.
off means away from something.

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Choose the correct anwer for the question. I have lived in this city _____ 2005.
- A.
  
  For
- B.
  
  In
- C.
  
  Since
Correct Answer
C. Since

Explanation
for is used with a period of time.
Although in is used with years, it cannot be used in this sentence because of the verb phrase "has been"
since is used with point of time

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: When is the bus leaving? B: It's leaving _____ ten minutes.

Correct Answer
in

Explanation
in means at the end of a period of time.

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: What time do you usually get home from school? B: _____ five o'clock.

Correct Answer
Around, At

Explanation
at is used with specific times.
around is used to indicate a time that is not exact.

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Is there a restaurant near here? B: Yes, there's one _____ the corner of Maple Street and Temple Drive.

Correct Answer
at, on

Explanation
at is used to indicate specific places;
on is used to indicate the location of something.

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Have you seen my car keys? B: They're right there _____ the counter.

Correct Answer
on

Explanation
on is used to indicate touching the surface of something.

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Where are you going? B: _____ the post office. I need to send this package to my brother.

Correct Answer
To

Explanation
to is used to indicate the direction of something.

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11.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where did Tom put the money? (his pocket)
12.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. When will you graduate? (two years)
13.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. How long will they stay in New York? (a week)
14.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. What time does the game start? (ten o'clock)
15.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where do you live? ( the second floor)

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Prepositions Of Time, Place, And Movement

Choose the correct answer for the question. There is a bridge _____ the river in the small town.

Choose the correct anwer for the question. My roommate came home _____ eleven o'clock last night.

Choose the correct answer for the question. Kim has studied English _____ two years.

Choose the correct answer for the question. The little boy fell _____ the chair and started crying.

Choose the correct anwer for the question. I have lived in this city _____ 2005.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: When is the bus leaving? B: It's leaving _____ ten minutes.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: What time do you usually get home from school? B: _____ five o'clock.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Is there a restaurant near here? B: Yes, there's one _____ the corner of Maple Street and Temple Drive.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Have you seen my car keys? B: They're right there _____ the counter.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. A: Where are you going? B: _____ the post office. I need to send this package to my brother.

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where did Tom put the money? (his pocket)

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. When will you graduate? (two years)

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. How long will they stay in New York? (a week)

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. What time does the game start? (ten o'clock)

Answer the question with a complete sentence. Be sure to include the word in parenthese. Where do you live? ( the second floor)