ENGLISH TEST ANSWER KEY
1. He fell short of one second …………………………. Crossing the red ribbon and lost the gold.
(a) after (b) of (c) in
Answer: (c) in
2. She placed the vase …………………………. the center of the table.
(a) on (b) in (c) at
Answer: (a) on
3. We finished the project …………………………. time for the deadline.
(a) on (b) in (c) at
Answer: (a) on
4. The airplane is flying …………………………. 30,000 feet.
(a) at (b) in (c) above
Answer: (c) above
5. I can’t believe you’re arguing …………………………. something so trivial.
(a) about (b) over (c) for
Answer: (a) about
6. The children are playing …………………………. the park.
(a) in (b) on (c) at
Answer: (a) in
7. The house is located …………………………. the corner of Elm and Main Street.
(a) on (b) in (c) at
Answer: (a) on
8. Please put your phone …………………………. silent mode during the meeting.
(a) on (b) in (c) at
Answer: (a) on
9. I borrowed this book …………………………. the library.
(a) from (b) by (c) with
Answer: (a) from
10. They arrived …………………………. the airport early for their flight.
(a) in (b) at (c) on
Answer: (b) at
11. We can discuss this further …………………………. lunch.
(a) during (b) by (c) with
Answer: (a) during
12. The movie is based …………………………. a true story.
(a) on (b) in (c) at
Answer: (a) on
13. I’m looking forward to hearing …………………………. you soon.
(a) from (b) by (c) with
Answer: (a) from
14. The car is parked …………………………. the driveway
(a) in (b) on (c) at
Answer: (a) in
15. Please be careful …………………………. that wet floor.
(a) on (b) in (c) with
Answer: (a) on
16. The teacher divided the students …………………………. groups.
(a) into (b) in (c) on
Answer: (a) into
17. The store is open …………………………. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
(a) from (b) by (c) during
Answer: (a) from
18. The waiter spilled coffee …………………………. my shirt.
(a) on (b) in (c) at
Answer: (a) on
19. The house is located …………………………. a quiet neighborhood.
(a) in (b) on (c) at
Answer: (a) in
20. I’m not interested …………………………. watching television right now.
(a) in (b) on (c) at
Answer: (a) in
21. She decorated the room …………………………. flowers and balloons.
(a) with (b) by (c) in
Answer: (a) with
22. The meeting is scheduled …………………………. 2:00 pm tomorrow.
(a) for (b) in (c) at
Answer: (a) for
23. I can’t decide …………………………. chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
(a) between (b) among (c) with
Answer: (a) between
24. They argued …………………………. who would pay the bill.
(a) about (b) over (c) for
Answer: (a) about
25. The cat is hiding …………………………. the couch.
(a) under (b) behind (c) next to
Answer: (a) under
26. I’m surprised …………………………. how quickly you finished the test.
(a) at (b) by (c) with
Answer: (b) by
27. We need to find a solution …………………………. this problem.
(a) to (b) for (c) with
Answer: (b) for
28. The house is painted …………………………. a bright blue color.
(a) in (b) with (c) on
Answer: (b) with
29. The scientist is conducting research …………………………. a cure for cancer.
(a) on (b) in (c) for
Answer: (a) on
30. The train is traveling …………………………. a speed of 100 miles per hour.
(a) at (b) in (c) with
Answer: (a) at