Prepositions of Place

Complete the sentence: My lucky pencil rolled ______ my desk and now I can't find it.

• under

• through

• with

• for

Answer explanation

The preposition 'under' correctly indicates a position lower than or covered by something, which fits the context of a pencil rolling beneath a desk. The other options do not describe a place.

Complete the sentence: We're supposed to meet ______ the movie theater entrance at 7 PM.

• at

• on

• in

• over

Answer explanation

Use 'at' for a specific point or location, like an entrance. 'In' is for enclosed spaces and 'on' is for surfaces, neither of which fits this specific meeting point.

True or False: The preposition 'inside' means something is located on the exterior or surface of a space.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false. The preposition 'inside' specifically refers to the interior part or inner surface of something, the opposite of the exterior.

Which word best shows that the library is very close to the school, possibly right next to it?

• near

• beside

• far from

• across from

Answer explanation

'Beside' indicates immediate proximity (right next to). 'Near' is more general and just means close by, while 'far from' and 'across from' indicate distance or separation.

Complete the sentence: I couldn't decide ______ the blue hoodie and the black one.

• between

• among

• with

• beside

Answer explanation

Use 'between' when referring to two distinct items (the blue hoodie and the black one). 'Among' is used for a group of three or more non-distinct items.

Which sentence correctly describes a drone flying high in the sky, not touching anything?

• The drone is on the clouds.

• The drone is under the city.

• The drone is above the clouds.

• The drone is in the airport.

Answer explanation

'Above' is used to show a higher position without direct contact. 'On' would mean the drone is resting on the clouds, which is not physically possible.

True or False: You would correctly say 'I live on New York City' because a city is a large surface.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false. We use 'in' for enclosed or bounded areas like cities, states, and countries (e.g., 'in New York City'). 'On' is for surfaces like a street or a table.

If the skatepark is directly on the other side of the street from your house, where is it located?

• It is next to your house.

• It is behind your house.

• It is across from your house.

• It is on top of your house.

Answer explanation

'Across from' is the correct preposition to describe two things on opposite sides of a line or barrier, such as a street. 'Next to' means they are side-by-side on the same side.

Complete the sentence: My friend left a note ______ the refrigerator door with a magnet.

• in

• on

• at

• through

Answer explanation

The preposition 'on' is used to show that something is positioned on a surface, like a note on a door. 'In' would imply the note is inside the refrigerator itself.

Complete the sentence to show the prize is hidden within a large, undefined group of items: The golden ticket is hidden ______ all the candy bars in the store.

• between

• among

• across from

• on top of

Answer explanation

Use 'among' when talking about something that is part of a group of three or more indistinct items. 'Between' is used for only two items.