ESOL Prepositions and Articles 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct preposition for direction?

Accepted Answer

Walk past the bank and turn left.

Answer

Walk pass the bank and turn left.

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Walk by pass the bank and turn left.

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Walk beyond to the bank and turn left.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: 'She has always been afraid ___ speaking in front of large crowds.'

Accepted Answer

of

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from

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about

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with

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses the article 'the' with a country name?

Accepted Answer

The United States is a large and diverse country.

Answer

United States is a large and diverse country.

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A United States is a large and diverse country.

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An United States is a large and diverse country.

Question 4

Choose the correct preposition: 'The pharmacy is located ___ the corner of Oak Street and Elm Avenue.'

Accepted Answer

on

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in

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at

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by

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses 'at' as a preposition of place?

Accepted Answer

I'll meet you at the bus stop.

Answer

I'll meet you in the bus stop.

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I'll meet you on the bus stop.

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I'll meet you by the bus stop.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: 'The cat jumped ___ the table and knocked over the vase.'

Accepted Answer

onto

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on

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in

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into

Question 7

Choose the correct article to complete the sentence: 'Do you have ___ appointment scheduled for today?'

Accepted Answer

an

Answer

a

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the

Answer

no article