ESL Prepositions IN, AT, ON
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
We are sitting ____ the table eating dinner.
at
on
in
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'at' because we use it to indicate a specific location where an activity occurs, such as sitting at a table. 'On' and 'in' do not fit this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are walking ____ the bridge.
at
on
in
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'on' because we use 'on' to indicate being in contact with a surface, such as a bridge. 'At' refers to a point, and 'in' suggests being enclosed, which doesn't fit the context.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I was born ___ October.
at
in
on
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'in' because we use 'in' for months, years, and longer periods. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'I was born in October.'
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are from ___ Sierra Leone.
in
at
on
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'in' because we use 'in' for countries and large areas. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'They were born in Sierra Leone.' 'At' and 'on' are incorrect in this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.RI.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I was born ____ 2008.
at
in
on
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'in' because we use 'in' for years. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'I was born in 2008.' 'At' is used for specific times, and 'on' is used for specific dates.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The baby boy was born ___ 3:58 a.m.
on
at
in
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'at' because it is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, 'at 3:58 a.m.' specifies the exact moment the baby boy was born.
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The birthday party is ___ Saturday.
in
at
on
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'on' because we use 'on' for specific days and dates. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'He was born on Friday.'
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
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