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Prepositions MCQs

Their cottage is ___ the mountains and the sea.

  • A. among
  • B. in
  • C. between
  • D. on
Explanation:
We use between for two distinct landmarks.

The statue stands ___ the middle of the square.

  • A. at
  • B. on
  • C. under
  • D. in
Explanation:
We use "in" for a position within a larger area.

The files are ___ the cabinet labeled "Archive."

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

The notice is posted ___ the bulletin board.

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

The teacher stood ___ the students during the drill.

  • A. between
  • B. among
  • C. under
  • D. on
Explanation:
We use among when one person is within a group.

She sat ___ me and my sister.

  • A. among
  • B. in
  • C. between
  • D. on
Explanation:
We use between for two people.

The documents are ___ my backpack.

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

The manager's office is ___ the second floor.

  • A. in
  • B. at
  • C. on
  • D. under
Explanation:
We use on for floors in a building.

I left my phone ___ the kitchen counter.

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

The village lies ___ two rivers.

  • A. between
  • B. among
  • C. in
  • D. on
Explanation:
We use between for two separate things.