LEE A2 Mastering English TOEFL - Prepositions IN vs. ON
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
They lay down ________ the grass.
IN
ON
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'ON' because we say 'lay down on the grass' to indicate being positioned atop a surface. 'IN' would imply being surrounded or enclosed, which does not fit the context.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Nathan was reading ________ the train.
IN
ON
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'ON' because we say someone is reading 'on the train' to indicate the activity taking place while traveling. 'IN' would imply being inside a confined space, which is not the intended meaning.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Keisha's flat is ________ the first floor.
IN
ON
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'ON' because we say something is 'on the first floor' to indicate its location relative to that level. 'IN' would imply being inside a space, which is not appropriate here.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Aldo carries his dog ________ his bike!
IN
ON
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'ON' because it indicates that she is carrying her dog on top of her bike, which is a common way to transport a pet while biking. 'IN' would imply the dog is inside something, which doesn't fit the context.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Does Muthia work ________ the city centre?
IN
ON
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Keisha searched for information ________ the Internet.
IN
ON
Answer explanation
The correct preposition is 'on' when referring to searching for information on the Internet. We say 'search on the Internet' to indicate the platform used for searching.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Aldo stayed ________ his car because it was raining.
IN
ON
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'IN' because we say someone stays 'in' a car when they are inside it. 'ON' would imply being on top of the car, which doesn't fit the context of seeking shelter from rain.
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