Prepositions of Place 3
Index
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PR09
ANSWERS
EXPLANATION
under
over
among
between
above
opposite
amongst
behind
below
inside
1)
They used to live in a small flat on the second floor
a French restaurant.
2)
The war interrupted the trade
the two countries.
3)
Every evening, Eve enjoys watching the sun sink
the horizon.
4)
A large crowd had assembled
the Canadian embassy.
5)
The hotel was high
the lake itself, with a fabulous view.
6)
The company distributed its profits
its workers.
7)
The fascination lay in the mystery of what was
the box.
8)
While constructing a tunnel
the river, engineers discovered ancient ruins.
9)
Our soldiers have entrenched themselves
the battle lines.
10)
Look down, Mark. The forks are in the cupboard
the sink.
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Answers
1)
over/above
at a higher level (directly over)
2)
between
through the space that separates two things, people, or places
3)
below
at a lower level (not directly under)
4)
opposite
on the other side of a particular area from sb/sth
5)
above
at a higher level (not directly over)
6)
among/amongst
being included or happening in groups of things or people
7)
inside
on or to the inner part of something/somebody
8)
under
below the surface of something, covered by something
9)
behind
at or towards the back of a thing or person
10)
under/below
at a lower level (directly under)
