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1. The book is lying ___ the table.
Answer: a) on
Explanation: “On” indicates the book’s placement directly on the surface of the table. Other options (“in,” “at,” and “by”) are incorrect because they do not describe a position on a surface.
2. She arrived ___ the airport just in time.
Answer: b) at
Explanation: “At” is used for specific points or locations like “the airport.” “On,” “to,” and “in” are unsuitable as they imply different relationships (surface, direction, or enclosure).
3. He has been living ___ London for five years.
Answer: c) in
Explanation: “In” is used for cities or large areas. “On” suggests a surface, “at” refers to a specific point, and “to” implies direction.
4. The kids are playing ___ the park.
Answer: b) in
Explanation: “In the park” is correct because the kids are within the park area. “On,” “at,” and “over” do not accurately describe this relationship.
5. She was standing ___ the bus stop when I saw her.
Answer: b) at
Explanation: “At the bus stop” refers to being present at a specific location. “In,” “on,” and “under” describe different positions that are not relevant here.
6. The train will leave ___ five minutes.
Answer: b) in
Explanation: “In five minutes” means within that time. “At,” “on,” and “by” indicate different temporal relationships.
7. Please put the plates ___ the cupboard.
Answer: b) in
Explanation: “In the cupboard” indicates placement inside it. “Into” implies movement, and “on” and “at” do not describe being inside.
8. The cat is hiding ___ the bed.
Answer: b) under
Explanation: “Under the bed” is correct because the cat is beneath it. “Over,” “between,” and “on” describe incorrect positions.
9. There is a bridge ___ the river.
Answer: b) over
Explanation: “Over the river” means above it. “In” means within, “by” means beside, and “at” refers to a specific point.
10. She prefers tea ___ coffee.
Answer: c) to
Explanation: “To” is used to compare preferences. “Than” is incorrect grammar here, and “with” and “over” change the meaning.
11. The meeting will take place ___ Monday morning.
Answer: a) on
Explanation: “On Monday morning” is correct for days and specific times. “At” is for exact times, “in” for general times, and “by” indicates a deadline.
12. He graduated ___ a degree in engineering.
Answer: b) from
Explanation: “Graduated from” indicates the source of the degree. “With,” “on,” and “in” are incorrect prepositions in this context.
13. The keys are ___ the drawer.
Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In the drawer” correctly indicates placement inside it. “At,” “over,” and “by” describe incorrect positions.
14. They were waiting ___ the bus when it started to rain.
Answer: a) for
Explanation: “Waiting for” is correct as it indicates the object of waiting. “At,” “on,” and “by” are irrelevant.
15. She is excellent ___ math.
Answer: a) at
Explanation: “Excellent at” refers to proficiency in a subject. “In,” “on,” and “with” are not standard usage here.
16. The teacher is angry ___ the students for being late.
Answer: a) with
Explanation: “Angry with” is used for people. “At” can be used for situations, and “on” and “in” are incorrect.
17. He is afraid ___ the dark.
Answer: b) of
Explanation: “Afraid of” is the standard preposition for fear. “With,” “in,” and “at” are not appropriate.
18. The house is ___ the corner of the street.
Answer: b) at
Explanation: “At the corner” refers to a specific point. “In,” “on,” and “by” do not convey the same specificity.
19. She is good ___ painting.
Answer: b) at
Explanation: “Good at” is correct for abilities or skills. “In,” “on,” and “with” are not correct.
20. I am looking forward ___ meeting you.
Answer: a) to
Explanation: “Looking forward to” is a set phrase. Other prepositions do not fit.
21. There is a painting hanging ___ the wall.
Answer: a) on
Explanation: “On the wall” indicates attachment to a surface. “In,” “at,” and “by” do not describe this accurately.
22. He is suffering ___ a severe cold.
Answer: a) from
Explanation: “Suffering from” is the standard phrase for ailments. “With,” “of,” and “at” are incorrect.
23. The store is open ___ 9 AM to 8 PM.
Answer: b) from
Explanation: “Open from 9 AM to 8 PM” indicates the time range. “Between,” “by,” and “in” do not fit.
24. She borrowed the book ___ the library.
Answer: a) from
Explanation: “Borrowed from” indicates the source. “At,” “in,” and “with” do not convey this meaning.
25. He sat ___ the chair for hours.
Answer: b) in
Explanation: “Sat in the chair” indicates being seated within it. “On,” “at,” and “over” change the meaning.
26. She arrived ___ the meeting late.
Answer: a) at
Explanation: “Arrived at the meeting” specifies the location. “In,” “to,” and “on” are incorrect.
27. The plane is flying ___ the clouds.
Answer: c) over
Explanation: “Flying over the clouds” describes the position above them. “In,” “through,” and “between” describe incorrect positions.
28. He is responsible ___ the project.
Answer: a) for
Explanation: “Responsible for” is the correct phrase. “In,” “at,” and “by” are wrong.
29. The students are sitting ___ rows.
Answer: a) in
Explanation: “Sitting in rows” indicates arrangement. “On,” “at,” and “by” are not suitable.
30. He put his wallet ___ his pocket.
Answer: c) into
Explanation: “Into his pocket” shows motion. “In,” “on,” and “at” are not appropriate.
31. They are walking ___ the street.
Answer: a) across
Explanation: “Walking across” indicates movement from one side to another. “In,” “by,” and “on” are incorrect.
32. She apologized ___ her mistake.
Answer: a) for
Explanation: “Apologized for” is the standard phrase. “On,” “in,” and “by” are incorrect.
33. The boy jumped ___ the pool.
Answer: b) into
Explanation: “Jumped into” indicates movement. “In,” “on,” and “over” do not fit.
34. He is married ___ a famous actress.
Answer: b) to
Explanation: “Married to” is correct. “With,” “by,” and “at” are incorrect.
35. The train will arrive ___ platform 5.
Answer: a) at
Explanation: “Arrive at” is used for specific points like platforms. “On,” “in,” and “to” are incorrect.
36. The child ran ___ his mother when he saw her.
Answer: a) to
Explanation: “Ran to his mother” shows direction. “At,” “in,” and “by” do not fit.
37. He agreed ___ my proposal.
Answer: a) to
Explanation: “Agreed to” is the correct phrase. “With,” “on,” and “for” change the meaning.
38. She was absent ___ the meeting.
Answer: b) from
Explanation: “Absent from” is correct for indicating nonattendance. “In,” “at,” and “to” are incorrect.
39. There is a park ___ the school.
Answer: a) beside
Explanation: “Beside the school” indicates the location next to it. “At,” “to,” and “by” do not fit.
40. They moved ___ a new city last month.
Answer: b) to
Explanation: “Moved to” indicates direction. “In,” “at,” and “for” are incorrect.
41. The students are working ___ the project together.
Answer: b) on
Explanation: “Working on” is the correct phrase. “In,” “at,” and “by” are incorrect.
42. The clock is hanging ___ the door.
Answer: b) above
Explanation: “Hanging above” indicates position over. “On,” “under,” and “in” do not fit.
43. She is interested ___ learning new languages.
Answer: b) in
Explanation: “Interested in” is the standard phrase. “With,” “on,” and “at” are incorrect.
44. The book was written ___ a famous author.
Answer: a) by
Explanation: “Written by” indicates the author. “In,” “with,” and “at” are incorrect.
45. The hotel is located ___ the sea.
Answer: c) near
Explanation: “Located by the sea” means near it. “At,” “near,” and “on” change the meaning.
46. He divided the cake ___ six pieces.
Answer: a) into
Explanation: “Divided into” is the correct phrase. “In,” “on,” and “at” are incorrect.
47. The picture was taken ___ the morning.
Answer: c) in
Explanation: “In the morning” indicates a period. “At,” “on,” and “by” do not fit.
48. The children are going ___ a picnic tomorrow.
Answer: c) on
Explanation: “Going on a picnic” is correct. “For,” “to,” and “at” are incorrect.
49. The pen is ___ the table.
Answer: b) on
Explanation: “On the table” indicates position. “In,” “over,” and “at” do not fit.
50. I couldn’t decide ___ the two options.
Answer: a) between
Explanation: “Decide between” is correct for two options. “In,” “among,” and “with” do not fit.
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