Prepositions
16) He had already left …. the early bus to Pune.
- at
- on
- of
- in
Answer: B
Explanation: ‘on’ is used for public modes of transportation, e.g. on the bus, on the plane, on a ship, etc.
17) The dog is lying ….. the floor.
- at
- in
- on
- of
Answer: C
Explanation: ‘on’ is used for surfaces.
18) Jack is playing volleyball with his friends …. the beach.
- at
- on
- in
- all of the above
Answer: B
Explanation: ‘on’ is a preposition of the location which is used for smaller and more specific locations or places.
19) She will meet you …… the store.
- at
- on
- in
- to
Answer: A
Explanation: ‘at’ is used for the smallest and most specific places, e.g. address, a specific place or point such as at 350 Sunview Street, at the store, at my house, etc.
20) She received lots of gifts …. her birthday.
- at
- in
- to
- on
Answer: D
Explanation: ‘on’ is used for days, or shorter periods of time, e.g., on his birthday, on Monday, on the weekend, etc.
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