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Prepositions MCQs

The principal was seated ___ the head of the table.

  • A. at
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. under
Explanation:
The standard phrase is at the head of the table.

There were fresh flowers ___ every table.

  • A. in
  • B. at
  • C. on
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use on for something placed on a surface.

The rabbit is sheltering ___ the wooden bench.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. at
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use "under" to mean "below something".

The village church is ___ the hilltop.

  • A. in
  • B. at
  • C. under
  • D. on
Explanation:
We use on for a position on a higher surface or level.

She was standing ___ the checkout line when I saw her.

  • A. at
  • B. in
  • C. on
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use "in" to indicate being inside a line or queue.

The cookies are ___ the jar on the counter.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. at
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use in for something inside a container.

A water fountain is ___ the library and the cafeteria.

  • A. among
  • B. between
  • C. under
  • D. on
Explanation:
We use between for a location defined by two places.

The interns are waiting ___ the corridor outside.

  • A. at
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use "in" to indicate being inside a corridor or enclosed passage.

I left the spare key ___ the mat.

  • A. in
  • B. on
  • C. at
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use under for a position beneath something.

Your glasses are ___ the coffee table.

  • A. in
  • B. at
  • C. on
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use on for items resting on a surface.