Question

. Insert the prepositions on,in or into where necessary: Example:Our flat is … the third floor. - Our flat is on the third floor.

1. There are many people ... the park today. 2. There is a girl standing ... the bridge. 3. There is no tea ... my cup. 4. Put these flowers ... the windowsill. 5. Many people ... the platform waiting for the train.6.Carl lives … a wonderful house … the centre of the city. 7. The teacher is hanging a picture ... the blackboard. 8. There is a beautiful picture ... the wall. 9. Put the book ... the bag. 10. Put the plates ... the table.

Exercise 11. Complete the sentences with in/on/at (place).

1. There is a cozy little cafe ___ the top of that hill. Let’s go there.

2. I’m waiting for you ___ the bus stop. Hurry up, I’m getting cold.

3. - Are the children ___ school? - No, it’s Sunday. They are ___ home, playing ___ the living room.

4. There is a strange picture ___ the wall ___ the bedroom.

5. You shouldn’t believe everything you read ___ the newspapers!

6. - Why are you still ___ bed? It’s almost midday! Shouldn’t you be ___ work? - I don’t feel well, so I decided to stay ___ home today.

7. Barcelona is the most amazing city ___ the world. Have you been there?

8. I left my keys ___ the shelf ___ the hallway. Can you take them when you leave?

9. I hate swimming ___ pools. I prefer to swim ___ the sea.

10. There are a lot of beautiful parks ___ the north of Saint-Petersburg.

Exercise 12. Underline the correct words in each sentence.

1. Sam had an operation and is still in/at hospital.

2. Please put your books at/ on my desk.

3. Helen flew to/ in New York to visit her penfriend.

4. There is a shop next/ opposite our house, on the other side of the road.

5. Kate was sitting in front of me/ outside me on the bus.

6. Excuse me, is there a post office near/ next to here?

7. The children ran out of/ at the classroom.

8. There is a man next to/ behind us. I think he is following us.

9. Take the first turning at/ on the left.

10. David sits next to/ opposite me, so I share his book.

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