Prepositions of Time & Place Exercises
Prepositions of Time & Place Exercises
These exercises are based on the Reading and Use of English paper where you may be tested on this grammar point.
Open close - write one word to complete the sentence.
Key word transformation - complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
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The painting was hanging ___ eye level, so it was easy to see.
at
at is used for specific height/level.
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I could see a small island ___ the distance.
in
in the distance is a fixed expression.
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They built the new stadium ___ the outskirts of the city.
on
on the outskirts is a fixed expression.
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He travelled ___ Europe for nearly six months.
across
across means from one side to another of a large area.
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The group of tourists gathered ___ the entrance of the museum.
at
at is used for specific points.
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Most of the cafés are ___ the river, so it’s a great place to walk.
along/on
along means following the line of something. You can also use on.
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The village lies just ___ the mountains.
beyond
beyond means on the far side, further than.
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She worked non-stop ___ the day to finish the project.
throughout
throughout means for the whole period, from beginning to end.
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The library is located ___ walking distance of the school.
within
within means inside a limit/boundary.
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He arrived just ___ time to catch the train.
in
In time means not late.
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You’ll find the museum ___ the left side of the street.
on
on the left/right are fixed expressions.
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We walked ___ the forest until we reached the lake.
through
through means to enter then exit a place.
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She will stay at the office ___ 8 p.m. tonight.
until/till
until means continuing up to a point in time.
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I’ll be ready ___ a moment; please wait for me.
in
in a moment means very soon.
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He fell asleep ___ the film because he was exhausted.
during
during means at some moment within a period/event.
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They hope to finish the report ___ the end of the week.
by
Use by for a deadline.
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The supermarket is ___ the corner of Maple Street.
on
Fixed collocation: on the corner.
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I’ll call you ___ the morning before I leave.
in
In the morning/afternoon/evening.
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I’ll meet you ____ the station entrance at 6 p.m.
at
At for specific points/locations.