Here is the completed exercise with correct prepositions of place (
at,
in, or
on) and explanations for each:
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1. The phone is _on_ the table.
→ *“On”* is used when something is resting on the surface of another object.
2. We will meet Claire _at_ the park.
→ *“At”* is used for specific points or locations (e.g., meeting spots, addresses).
3. My friends live _in_ a small town.
→ *“In”* is used for enclosed or larger areas like cities, towns, countries, or buildings.
4. The supermarket is _at_ the corner of the street.
→ *“At”* is used for precise locations — “the corner” is a specific point.
5. The poster is hanging _on_ the wall.
→ *“On”* is used because the poster is attached to the surface of the wall.
6. Greg and Lily had a picnic _at_ the beach.
→ *“At”* is used for general outdoor locations where you do an activity (like a beach, park, or stadium).
7. He lives _in_ a house near the lake.
→ *“In”* is used because he resides inside the house (an enclosed space).
8. We are waiting for you _at_ the bus stop.
→ *“At”* is used for specific, small locations like bus stops, airports, or entrances.
9. The meeting will take place _in_ the conference room.
→ *“In”* is used because the meeting happens inside a room (an enclosed space).
10. The laptop is _in_ the backpack.
→ *“In”* is used because the laptop is contained within the backpack.
11. The kids are playing _on_ the playground.
→ *“On”* is used for surfaces or areas where activities happen — “playground” is treated as a surface/area you play *on*.
12. The copybook is placed _on_ the shelf.
→ *“On”* is used because it’s resting on the surface of the shelf.
13. She left her jumper _on_ the chair.
→ *“On”* is used because the jumper is lying on top of the chair’s surface.
14. The puppy is hiding _in_ the box.
→ *“In”* is used because the puppy is inside the box (enclosed space).
15. My car is parked _in_ the garage.
→ *“In”* is used because the car is inside the garage (an enclosed structure).
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✔ Final Answers:
1. on
2. at
3. in
4. at
5. on
6. at
7. in
8. at
9. in
10. in
11. on
12. on
13. on
14. in
15. in
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Quick Guide to Remember:
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IN → inside an enclosed space (room, box, city, country, bag)
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ON → on a surface (table, wall, shelf, floor, playground)
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AT → specific point/location (bus stop, corner, park, school, address)
This helps you choose correctly based on whether the object is *inside*, *on top of*, or *at a point*.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions practice worksheet.
