Prepositions

Correct Answer: A (at)
- Use "at" for specific locations like airports, stations, or buildings. You arrive "at" a place.

Why the others are wrong:
- B (in) – "In" describes being inside a large area (city, country). You'd say "in New York," not "in the airport."
- C (on) – "On" is for surfaces or vehicles ("on the plane"), not for arriving at a destination.
- D (between) – "Between" shows position relative to two things; it doesn't work with "arrive."

A. on ✓
"On" is correct because it describes something resting on top of a surface. The book sits on the table's top.

B. among ✗
"Among" means surrounded by multiple things (e.g., "among the books"). It doesn't describe a book's position relative to a single table.

C. in ✗
"In" means inside a container. A book on a table isn't inside it.

D. between ✗
"Between" requires two reference points (e.g., "between two chairs"). One table alone doesn't work with this preposition.

A. at ✓
Use "at" for specific events or venues. You go to a concert and are "at" that event.

B. in ✗
"In" means inside a space or location. You wouldn't say you're "in the concert"—you attend it.

C. on ✗
"On" is for surfaces or days. You might say "on Tuesday" but not "on the concert."

D. under ✗
"Under" means beneath something. It doesn't make sense with concerts or events.

Under is correct because it describes something positioned below or beneath another object. The cat is hiding in the space below the sofa.

• At is wrong—it shows location but doesn't capture the idea of being hidden beneath something.
• In is wrong—it suggests being inside the sofa itself, not in the space underneath it.
• Over is wrong—it means above, which is the opposite of where the cat is hiding.

A. in ✓
The keys are located inside the drawer. "In" describes something contained within a closed or enclosed space.

B. over ✗
"Over" means above or on top of something. The keys wouldn't be resting on top of the drawer if they're stored there.

C. between ✗
"Between" means in the middle of two things. This doesn't fit unless the keys are specifically positioned between two other objects.

D. with ✗
"With" means accompanying or together with someone/something. It's not a preposition of location—you'd say "with my keys," not "keys are with the drawer."

A. between ✓
"Between" shows the store's position in relation to two other places (the supermarket and the bank). The phrase "between X and Y" is the standard way to say something is positioned in the middle of two things.

B. at ✗
"At" just shows a location, but doesn't express the relationship to two other places.

C. in ✗
"In" means inside something, which doesn't fit here—the store isn't inside the supermarket and bank.

D. near ✗
"Near" means close to, but it doesn't capture the specific idea that the store is positioned in the middle of two places.

Through is correct because it means moving from one side of something to the other side, which matches walking across a park to get somewhere else.

• Between means in the space separating two things—you'd use this if the park was dividing two locations, not if you were crossing it.
• Under means below something—this doesn't make sense for walking in a park.
• Next to means beside something—this suggests you walked along the edge of the park, not through it on your route.

A. in ✓
"In" is correct because milk is stored inside the fridge—it goes into the enclosed space where food is kept cold.

B. under ✗
"Under" means below something, but milk isn't placed below the fridge; it goes inside it.

C. between ✗
"Between" means in the middle of two things, but we're not comparing the milk to other objects here.

D. with ✗
"With" means together alongside something, but it's not the right preposition for placing something in a container.

A. out of, into ✓

These prepositions show clear movement: "out of" means leaving the classroom, and "into" means entering the schoolyard. The sentence describes two opposite movements in sequence.

Why the others don't work:
- B (at, in): These show location/position, not movement. "Went at" isn't natural English.
- C (on, at): Similar problem—these describe where something is, not the action of going somewhere.
- D (from, through): "From the classroom" works, but "through the schoolyard" suggests going across it, not entering it as a destination.

onto (A) is correct because it combines "on" + "to," showing movement toward a surface. It describes the cat jumping up and landing on top of the bed—the action and final position together.

on (C) describes position only (the cat is on the bed), not the movement of jumping, so it doesn't capture the full action.

under (B) means below something, which contradicts jumping onto a bed's surface.

into (D) suggests going inside something (like jumping into a pool), not landing on top of a bed.

A. in ✓
Use "in" for larger areas like villages, towns, and cities. You live *inside* the village.

B. on ✗
"On" is for surfaces or streets (e.g., "on Main Street"), not for being inside a place.

C. at ✗
"At" is for specific points or small locations (e.g., "at the bus stop"), not for living in a whole village.

D. under ✗
"Under" means below something; it doesn't make sense for where you live.

A. on ✓
"On" is correct because the laptop is sitting on top of the desk's surface.

Why the others are wrong:
- B. to – This shows direction or relationship, not position ("I'm going to the store")
- C. in – This means inside something ("the laptop is in the bag"), not on top of it
- D. with – This means together/accompanied by ("I'm with my friend"), not a location

A. in front of ✓
This is correct because it describes someone positioned facing a door, on the side where you'd normally enter or see it.

B. on ✗
You can't stand "on" a door in normal usage—this would mean standing on top of it, which doesn't make sense here.

C. in ✗
"In the door" isn't natural English; we'd say "in the doorway" if someone were partially inside.

D. under ✗
"Under the door" means below it (like objects that have fallen), not where a person stands to face it.

A. under ✓
This is correct because "under" means beneath or below something—the cat is in the space below the table.

B. to ✗
"To" shows direction or movement toward something, not a position. You'd say "going to the table," not "sleeping to the table."

C. in ✗
"In" means inside a container or enclosed space. A cat sleeping under a table is below it, not inside it.

D. from ✗
"From" shows origin or starting point. It doesn't describe where the cat is located—you'd use "from" to say where the cat came from, not where it's sleeping.

Why A (beside) is correct:
"Beside" means "next to" or "at the side of" someone—perfect for describing where she's sitting relative to you.

Why the others are wrong:
- B (at): "At" shows location but is too vague and general (e.g., "at the table," not "at me")
- C (to): "To" indicates direction or destination, not position (e.g., "going to," not sitting placement)
- D (between): "Between" requires at least two other people/things on either side; it doesn't work with just two people total

A. between ✓
"Between" means in the middle of two things. This is the correct preposition when something is positioned in the middle of two other locations.

B. on ✗
"On" means on top of or on the surface of something—the library can't be on top of two places.

C. under ✗
"Under" means below something. The library isn't below the supermarket and bank.

D. behind ✗
"Behind" means at the back of something. This doesn't describe a position in relation to two separate places.

Why A is correct:
"Over" means to go above and across something. When a cat jumps over a wall, it goes up and past it—the most logical action for jumping an obstacle.

Why the others don't work:
- B (in): Would mean jumping inside the wall, which doesn't make sense physically
- C (on): Means landing/staying on top of the wall, not passing it completely
- D (with): Requires an object to accompany ("jump with someone/something"), not an obstacle to cross

• by (Correct): "By" is the standard preposition for transportation methods. You say "by car," "by bus," "by train," or "by plane."

• on: Used for vehicles you board and stand/sit on top of (bike, motorcycle, bus, train), but "on car" is incorrect.

• in: Used when sitting inside a vehicle with an enclosed space, but only with the article—"in a car" or "in the car," not "in car" alone.

• under: Doesn't make sense for transportation; it means beneath something.

Why A is correct:
Use "at" for specific locations or points (at the airport, at the station, at home). "At" pinpoints an exact place.

Why the others are wrong:
- B (on): Used for surfaces or modes of transport (on the table, on a bus), not for arriving at buildings
- C (in): Used for enclosed spaces you enter fully (in the car, in the room), not for arriving at a location
- D (under): Means beneath something; makes no sense here

A. with ✓
"With" shows she's accompanying her friends—they're going together. This is the standard preposition for expressing companionship.

B. by ✗
"By" means near or beside, but it doesn't express the idea of going together as a group.

C. next to ✗
This is a prepositional phrase meaning at the side of something, but it's awkward and doesn't capture the sense of companionship.

D. behind ✗
This describes a position (at the back), not togetherness, so it doesn't fit the meaning of the sentence.