Task: Complete the sentences with at, in, or on.
The goal is to use the correct preposition of place (
at,
in, or
on) to complete each sentence. Let's solve this step by step:
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#### 1. You can keep your things
in that chest of drawers.
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Explanation: "In" is used because the chest of drawers is a container where items are stored inside.
#### 2. I installed new software
on my computer but I don't know how to use it properly.
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Explanation: "On" is used because software is installed onto the computer (a surface or platform).
#### 3. We are
in the office already.
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Explanation: "In" is used because the office is an enclosed space, and people are inside it.
#### 4. The plane has just arrived
at Heathrow airport.
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Explanation: "At" is used because Heathrow airport is a specific location where the plane lands.
#### 5. I often meet this man
in the park.
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Explanation: "In" is used because the park is an open area, and meeting someone happens within that space.
#### 6. Your pen is
on the floor. It might have just fallen.
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Explanation: "On" is used because the pen is resting on the surface of the floor.
#### 7. Kate buys food
from the local stores.
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Explanation: Although the instruction specifies
at,
in, or
on, the correct preposition here is
from because she is getting food from the stores. However, if we strictly follow the given options,
at could be used as a less precise alternative: "Kate buys food
at the local stores."
#### 8. I love to spend time
at my friend's house.
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Explanation: "At" is used because the friend's house is a specific location.
#### 9. The new issue of the magazine is
on the coffee table.
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Explanation: "On" is used because the magazine is resting on the surface of the coffee table.
#### 10. I can see a little puppy
in this box.
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Explanation: "In" is used because the puppy is inside the box.
#### 11. Why is your dog lying
on my bed?
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Explanation: "On" is used because the dog is lying on the surface of the bed.
#### 12. I am here,
at your door. Can you open it, please?
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Explanation: "At" is used because the speaker is at the specific location of the door.
#### 13. What are you hiding
in that room?
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Explanation: "In" is used because the room is an enclosed space where something is hidden.
#### 14. I was
at home when the accident happened.
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Explanation: "At" is used because "home" is a specific location.
#### 15. Have you seen the notice
on the board?
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Explanation: "On" is used because the notice is attached to or displayed on the surface of the board.
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Final Answers:
1.
in
2.
on
3.
in
4.
at
5.
in
6.
on
7.
at (or
from, but not in the given options)
8.
at
9.
on
10.
in
11.
on
12.
at
13.
in
14.
at
15.
on
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. in, 2. on, 3. in, 4. at, 5. in, 6. on, 7. at, 8. at, 9. on, 10. in, 11. on, 12. at, 13. in, 14. at, 15. on}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition practice worksheet.
