Prepositions On vs. In vs. At - English Grammar Exercise

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Do you know the difference between prepositions on, in, at? Practice your grammar with this free English grammar exercise. Read the sentences and choose when to use which preposition.

Question 1:

Don't put your filthy hands _______ the table! We are going to eat soon.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 2:

We were supposed to meet each other _______ the airport, but she's missed the flight.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 3:

I think I lost my phone _______ the post office. I hope it's still there.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 4:

When are you planning to go on holiday? ______ the summer, of course.

A) At

B) In

C) On

1 b

Question 5:

Do you receive presents _______ Christmas day or _______ Christmas Eve? I heard it's different in every country.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 6:

I was such a stupid person _______ the past. I promise I'm much better now.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 7:

We were watching a TV show about a group of people who were competing among themselves _______ an island. It was quite interesting.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 8:

Shut up! You are supposed to be quiet _______ church.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 9:

Do you really believe there is a life _______ Mars?

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b

Question 10:

I wanted to buy the medicine _______ the chemist's, but it was closed due to maintenance.

A) at

B) in

C) on

1 b