On, over and above test

2. Jimmy tried to jump _____ the fence, but his foot caught the top of it and he fell.

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• • above

Answer explanation

"Jump over" suggests movement

1. The traffic reporter's helicopter hovered _______ the scene of the accident so that he could report on what was happening on the highway.

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Answer explanation

"Hovered above the scene": stayed in one spot above the accident.

3. Please place the book on the shelf _____ the TV.

Larry's score on the test was _____ the average of the class.

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Answer explanation

Higher than a reference point "Above average", "above all else", "above freezing"

Jill, I put your clean laundry _____ your bed.

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Answer explanation

on a surface

The village, one of the highest in the world, is actually 2000 feet ______ sea level.

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Answer explanation

above: higher than

The event organizers were delighted that ______ 500 people arrived at the conference.

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Answer explanation

over: more than

Beru: "I appreciate the thought, Luke, but I'm afraid this painting is a little too ugly to put _____ the wall."

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Answer explanation

on a wall

After completing the marathon, Jim felt as though he were _______ the world.

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• • on top of

Answer explanation

The expression to be "on top of the world" means the person is experiencing the highest feeling of happiness.