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I. Complete these sentences. Each time use in, at, or on with one of the phrases from the list.
the front row New York the west coast
the third floorthe back of the class the Swiss Alps
my way to workthe back of the envelope the window
the rightthe front page of the newspaper
1. The headquarters of the United Nations is __in__ New York
2. In most countries people drive ______
3. I usually buy a newspaper ______in the morning.
4. Last year we had a great skiing vacation ______
5. San Francisco is ______of the United States.
6. She spends all day sitting ______and watching what is happening outside.
7.I have to walk up a lot of stairs every day. My apartment is ______, and there is no elevator.
8.I read about the accident. There was a story ______.
9.We went to the theater last night. We had seats ______.
10. I couldn't hear the singer very well. She had a soft voice, and I was sitting ______.
11. When you send a letter, it is a good idea to write your name and address ______.
II. Complete these sentences with in, at, or on.
Examples: Turn left… at.. the traffic light.
You'll find the cups ... on … the top shelf.
- I'll meet you ______the corner (of the street) at 10:00.
2. We got stuck in a traffic jam ______the way to the airport.
3. There was an accident ______the intersection this morning
4. Look at those beautiful horses ______that field!
5. I can't find Tom ____ this photograph. Is he _____ it?
6. ______the end of the road there is a path leading to the river.
7. I wouldn't like an office job. I couldn't spend the whole day sitting ______a desk.
8. Do you take sugar ______your coffee?
9. Ann's brother lives ______a small town ______the coast of Maine.
10. You'll find the sports results ______the back page of the newspaper.
11. Sue and Dave got married ______Denver four years ago.
12. Paris is ______the river Seine.
13. Mr. Black's office is ____ the fifth floor. When you get off the elevator, it's the third door ______your left.
- We normally use the front entrance to the building, but there's another entrance__ the back.
15. If you want to get away from modern life, you should go and live ____ a small island ____ the middle of the ocean.
I. Complete these sentences. Use in, at, or on with one of the words or phrases from the list.
bedseathe National Theatre a farm the hospital the station the movie theater
schoolprisonthe airport
1. My train arrives at 11:30. Can you meet me at the station ?
2. I didn't feel very well when I woke up, so I stayed ______.
3. My favorite movie, Gone With the Wind, is playing ______downtown.
4. Many people are ______for crimes that they did not commit.
5. I like the country and the fresh air. I think I'd like to work ______.
6. Did you get along well with your teachers when you were ______?
7. We went to see a play ______when we were in London.
8. Linda was injured in a car accident a few days ago. She is still ______.
9. It was a very long voyage. We were ______for ten weeks.
10. Our flight was delayed. We had to wait ______for four hours.
II. Complete these sentences with in or at.
Example: Were there many people at the concert?
1. I didn't see you ______the party on Saturday. Where were you?
2. It was a very slow train. It stopped ______every little station.
3. He speaks French quite well. He studied ______Paris for a year.
4. Tom's sick. He wasn't ______work today. He was ______home ______bed.
5. The exhibition _____ the art gallery finished on Saturday.
6. There will be a meeting _____the Town Hall next week.
7. I haven't seen Ken for some time. I last saw him ______Dave's wedding.
8. Paul is a student ______Central Community College.
9. Don't call tomorrow evening. I won't be ______home. I'll be ______Ann's.
10. It's always too hot ______Linda's house. She has the heat on too high.
11. Jane is an anthropology student ______college.
III. Complete these sentences with a preposition, if a preposition is necessary.
Example: What time did you arrive at the station?
1. After many years away, he arrived back ______Italy a month ago.
2. The train from Rome arrives ______platform 4.
3. What time do you expect to arrive ______Mexico City?
4. What time do you expect to arrive ______the hotel?
5. What time do you usually arrive ______home in the evening?
6 What time do you usually arrive ______work in the morning?
7. We arrived ______the town with nowhere to stay.
8. When we arrived _____ the theater, there was a long line outside.
9. It's a strange feeling when you first arrive ______a foreign country.
10. I arrived ______home feeling very tired.