KET Reading: Multiple Choice Cloze 3

Question 1

The children were playing _____ the park when it started to rain.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

'In the park' is the correct preposition phrase for being inside a park area.

Question 2

She bought a new dress _____ the sale.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

'In the sale' means during a period when prices are reduced.

Question 3

He spent two hours _____ the problem before finding the answer.

Accepted Answer

thinking about

Answer

'Think about' is the correct phrasal verb when focusing on a problem.

Question 4

We need _____ more chairs for the meeting room.

Accepted Answer

a few

Answer

'A few' is used with countable nouns like chairs.

Question 5

The film starts _____ half past seven.

Accepted Answer

at

Answer

'At' is used with specific times of day.

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