ESOL Prepositions and Articles 2

Question 1

Choose the correct preposition: 'They have been married ___ twenty years.'

Accepted Answer

for

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since

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during

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within

Question 2

Which sentence uses the article 'the' correctly with a superlative?

Accepted Answer

He is the best student in the class.

Answer

He is best student in the class.

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He is a best student in the class.

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He is an best student in the class.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: 'I have been waiting for you ___ 3 o'clock.'

Accepted Answer

since

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for

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from

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during

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses an article with a geographical feature?

Accepted Answer

The Amazon River is located in South America.

Answer

Amazon River is located in South America.

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A Amazon River is located in South America.

Answer

An Amazon River is located in South America.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: 'Please place the book ___ the shelf before you leave.'

Accepted Answer

on

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in

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at

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by

Question 6

Choose the correct preposition: 'My parents were born ___ 1975 in a small town.'

Accepted Answer

in

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on

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at

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by

Question 7

Which sentence uses the article correctly when referring to playing a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

She plays the piano beautifully.

Answer

She plays a piano beautifully.

Answer

She plays an piano beautifully.

Answer

She plays piano beautifully.