ESL Prepositions IN, AT, ON

We are sitting ____ the table eating dinner.

• at

• on

• in

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'at' because we use it to indicate a specific location where an activity occurs, such as sitting at a table. 'On' and 'in' do not fit this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

They are walking ____ the bridge.

• at

• on

• in

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'on' because we use 'on' to indicate being in contact with a surface, such as a bridge. 'At' refers to a point, and 'in' suggests being enclosed, which doesn't fit the context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

I was born ___ October.

• at

• in

• on

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'in' because we use 'in' for months, years, and longer periods. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'I was born in October.'

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

They are from ___ Sierra Leone.

• in

• at

• on

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'in' because we use 'in' for countries and large areas. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'They were born in Sierra Leone.' 'At' and 'on' are incorrect in this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

I was born ____ 2008.

• at

• in

• on

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'in' because we use 'in' for years. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'I was born in 2008.' 'At' is used for specific times, and 'on' is used for specific dates.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

The baby boy was born ___ 3:58 a.m.

• on

• at

• in

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'at' because it is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, 'at 3:58 a.m.' specifies the exact moment the baby boy was born.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.5C

The birthday party is ___ Saturday.

• in

• at

• on

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'on' because we use 'on' for specific days and dates. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'He was born on Friday.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Leaves fall ___ autumn.

• in

• at

• on

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'in' because we say 'in autumn' to refer to the season as a whole. 'At' and 'on' are used for specific times or dates, which do not fit this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

The crime happened ___ Paris.

• on

• at

• in

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'in' because we use 'in' to indicate a location within a larger area, such as a city or country. 'On' and 'at' are not appropriate for this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

The kangaroo hopped ___ Frank Road.

• at

• on

• in

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'on' because it indicates the kangaroo is hopping along the surface of Frank Road. 'At' refers to a specific point, and 'in' suggests being inside something, which doesn't fit the context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A