SET VI, ESL 4d

Prepositions of Place

1. The point itself - in, inside (for something contained), on (the surface), at (at general vicinity).

2. Higher than a point - over (generally), above (directly).

3. Lower than a point - under (generally, underneath (close under), beneath, below (directly).

4. Neighboring the point - near, by, next to, between, among, opposite.

Supply the required preposition of place:

1. I'll meet you __________ the Statler Hotel.

2. We are still living __________ Bedford Avenue. We used to live __________ 42 Bedford Avenue, but now we live __________ 631 Bedford Avenue.

3. Some of the most expensive stores __________ New York are __________ Fifth Avenue.

4. The tax office is __________ the second floor.

5. They arrived __________ the United States last week.

6. The plane arrive __________ the airport two hours late.

7. A submarine operates __________ the surface of the water.

8. The students were busy writing __________ their desks.

9. When you are sitting __________ the table for dinner, don't put your elbows __________ the table.

10. Turn left __________ the next intersection.

11. We'll wait for you __________ the lobby of the hotel.

12. There is no one __________ the world who can help me now.

13. Please play __________ the house. It's too cold outside.

14. He saw a dollar bill lying __________ sidewalk.

15. __________ the front page of the newspaper are the most important stories of the day.

16. You will find some stamps __________ the middle drawer of the desk.