Preposition

Fill in the blanks by using the right preposition!  (ø, in,on,at next to, or under)

       

    1.    The students were already sitting __on__ the table waiting for the test paper to be given.

Reason:

Because “on” means that something is in a position that is physically touching.

   2.    I asked the old lady standing _next to_ me _on_ the bus where I should get out.

Reason:

“next to” means usually refers to a thing (or person) that is at the side of another things.

“on” talks about commercial or public transportations.

   3.    John bought his shoes ­­­­­­__at__ a sport store _in_  Kencana street.

Reason:

“at” means to show a specific place, location, or position.

“in” means to show position within a general area (towns, counties, states, countries, and continents).

   4.    Billy  stood  __in__ line for twenty minutes  __at__  the ticket window  __in__ the drama theater to get tickets for the play.

Reason:

“in” usually it references something that is in a position with space limitations.

“at” means if something is at a point (it could be a building)

“in” is used to indicate a location or place.

   5.    My grandmother died _at__ the age of 80.

Reason:

“at” is used for age

    6.    I live _in_ Bengawan Street no.54A, South Jakarta . I moved there _on_ December 14, 1995.

Reason:

“in” means to show position within a general area (towns, counties, states, countries, and continents).

“on” is used to discuss certain days of the week or portions of the days of the week, specific and special days

    7.   We were really worried __at__ first because the library was closed __on__ Saturday, so we couldn't find that book reference. But __in__ the end, everything worked out because we were able to find it __at__ John’s home.

Reason:

Because “at” a certain point of time.

“on” is used as a preposition in time expressions with specific days of the week.

Because “in” a certain point of time.

“at” is used to indicate a place.

    8.    Betty began working on the translation project _Æ_ last week. and she can finish it _on_ Thursday.

Reason:

“on” is used as a preposition in time expressions with specific days of the week.

    9.    Tom’s grandfather, who really famous, was _____in______ the painting which was hanging __on___ the wall.

Reason:

“in” is used to indicate a location or place.

“on” is used to express a surface of something.

   10.  George had his ticket _________on_________ his hand as he gets into the theater.

Reason:

“on” is used to indicate a part of the body.