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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'He lives ___ London.'?
Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'He lives ___ London.'?
- on
- at
- in (correct)
- by
Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence: 'The meeting will be held ___ the conference room.'?
Which preposition should be used to complete the sentence: 'The meeting will be held ___ the conference room.'?
- at
- for
- in (correct)
- on
Choose the correct preposition for the sentence: 'My birthday is ___ June.'
Choose the correct preposition for the sentence: 'My birthday is ___ June.'
- in (correct)
- at
- by
- on
Identify the right preposition for this sentence: 'She left her keys ___ the kitchen counter.'
Identify the right preposition for this sentence: 'She left her keys ___ the kitchen counter.'
What preposition is appropriate to complete: 'We have a meeting ___ Monday morning.'?
What preposition is appropriate to complete: 'We have a meeting ___ Monday morning.'?
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Study Notes
Prepositions of Place and Time
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Use of "in": Indicates being inside a larger area or a period.
- Example: "He lives in London" - London is a large city.
- Time context: "My birthday is in June" - June is a month.
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Use of "on": Indicates being on a surface or specific days.
- Example: "She is sitting on the table" - relates to a surface.
- Time context: "We have a meeting on Monday morning" - specifies a day.
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Use of "at": Indicates a precise location or specific time.
- Example: "The meeting will be held at the conference room" - conference room is a specific place.
- Time context: "They will arrive at the airport at 6 PM" - specifies an exact time.
Examples of Prepositions in Context
- "In" - Used for larger locations or timeframes.
- "On" - Used for surfaces or specific days.
- "At" - Used for specific precise locations or times.
Practical Applications
- Knowing when to use "in," "on," and "at" helps improve clarity in communication.
- Important for both conversational English and formal writing contexts.
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