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Preposition Rules and Exercises 2B

This document contains sample answers and explanations for grammar and vocabulary exercises related to the use of prepositions like "at", "in", and "on". It provides examples of when to use each preposition for places, times, transportation, surfaces, and dates. It also gives sample sentences using "when" to express things that happened in the past. The document aims to clarify the rules and distinctions between these common prepositions.

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Preposition Rules and Exercises 2B

This document contains sample answers and explanations for grammar and vocabulary exercises related to the use of prepositions like "at", "in", and "on". It provides examples of when to use each preposition for places, times, transportation, surfaces, and dates. It also gives sample sentences using "when" to express things that happened in the past. The document aims to clarify the rules and distinctions between these common prepositions.

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FILE 2B ANSWERS

STUDENT’S BOOK PREPOSITIONS PAGE 239

2 VOCABULARY at, in, on


Vocabulary notes
Place
Sts are often confused about the difference between at and in + places, as they often
encounter both.
At this level, it is probably better to simplify the rules, and to point out that with shops
and buildings, e.g. the supermarket or the cinema, you can use at or in when you answer
the question Where were you? With airport and station, we
normally use at.

Time
Remind Sts that years from 2000 to 2010 are usually two thousand and one, etc. From
2011 onwards, we normally say twenty eleven, twenty twelve, etc.
Point out to Sts that we say in the morning / afternoon / evening, but at night.

Prepositions 1 at / in / on

1 in
countries and cities: in Spain, in Madrid
rooms: in the kitchen
buidlings: in a shop, in a museum
closed spaces: in a park, in a garden, in a car
months: in February, in June
seasons: in winter
years: in 2018
times of day: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening

2 on
transport: on a bike, on a bus, on a train, on a plane, on a ship
a surface: on the floor, on a table, on a shelf, on the balcony,
on the roof, on the wall
dates: on the first of March
days: on Tuesday, on New Year’s Day, on Valentine’s Day
3 at
places: at school, at home, at work, at university, at the airport,
at the station, at a bus stop
times: at six o’clock, at half past two, at quarter to eight, at night,
at the weekend
festival periods: at Christmas, at Easter
STUDENT’S BOOK 2B GRAMMAR BANK PAGE 215

a
1 I took this photo when we were travelling in Greece.
2 He met his wife when he was living in Japan.
3 Was she wearing a coat when she went out?
4 The sun was shining when I went to work.
5 What were you doing at 7.30 last night?
6 I wasn’t listening when you gave the instructions
7 They weren’t watching TV when I arrived.
8 It started to rain when we were running in the park.

b
1 I broke my arm when I was playing football.
2 Were you driving fast when the police stopped you?
3 It was snowing when we left the pub.
4 I didn’t see the match because I was working.
5 When you called me I was talking to my boss.
6 We were studying in Cambridge when we met.
7 Were they living in Rome when they had their first baby?

2B EXTRA GRAMMAR PHOTOCOPY


a
2 was travelling; met
3 found; were cleaning
4 were waiting; saw
5 started; were cycling
6 ran; was driving

b
2 woke up
3 was
4 was shining
5 felt
6 didn’t need
7 decided
8 were working
9 was visiting
10 went
11 arrived
12 was
13 were sunbathing
14 were playing
15 were swimming
16 was enjoying
17 put
18 began
19 shouted
20 couldn’t
21 saw
22 didn’t attack
23 swam
24 didn’t stay
25 went

2B EXTRA VOCABULARY PHOTOCOPY

1 in 2 in 3 at 4 at 5 on 6 in 7 in 8 on 9 at 10 in 11 at
12 in 13 on 14 at 15 at 16 on 17 at 18 in 19 at 20 in

Common questions

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Before 2010, years were pronounced like 'two thousand and one'. Post-2010 usage shifted to a simpler format, 'twenty eleven', reflecting broader linguistic trends towards simplification in time-related prepositions. This showcases adaptability in language patterns over time.

Prepositions are key in expressing temporal and spatial relationships by defining how objects and actions relate to one another in both time and space. They enable learners to construct nuanced sentences like 'in the morning', which furthers their ability to convey complex ideas effectively in English.

Distinguishing 'on the first of March' from 'in March' is crucial as they describe different concepts: the former is a specific day, while the latter refers to a whole month. Understanding these distinctions helps learners accurately convey and comprehend temporal information, enhancing precision in communication.

Understanding prepositions 'at', 'in', and 'on' is crucial as they form essential parts of sentence structures, indicating specific relationships in time and space. Mastery of these prepositions aids learners in articulating ideas precisely, contributing significantly to fluency and accuracy in English grammar overall.

The structure uses past continuous ('was talking') to describe an ongoing past action, while past simple ('called') signals an interruption. This combination illustrates how the two tenses create a clear narrative by showing an overlap of actions, enhancing the description with temporal depth.

Prepositional phrases like 'at the weekend' embody idiomatic English that is culturally and contextually specific. Gaining familiarity with such phrases allows learners to assimilate into conversational norms, sounding more natural and fluent by appropriately applying these phrases in correct contexts.

Students often confuse 'at' and 'in' due to their overlap in certain contexts, like with shops or buildings. Simplifying rules helps; 'at' suggests specific, precise locations such as 'at the airport', while 'in' refers to general, enclosed areas, like 'in a museum'. Teachers could emphasize these distinctions through context-based examples.

The phrase 'when we were running in the park' exemplifies the use of past continuous tense to describe an action that was ongoing in the past, setting context for another action that interrupted it, such as 'It started to rain'. This demonstrates how past continuous sets the scene for past simple tense actions.

'At', 'in', and 'on' serve different purposes in English. 'In' is used for countries, cities, and closed spaces like 'in Spain' or 'in a car'. 'On' is for surfaces and specific days or dates, such as 'on a table' or 'on Tuesday'. 'At' is often used for specific places or times like 'at school' or 'at six o'clock'.

The phrase 'on a plane' uses 'on' to denote being on a mode of transportation, similar to 'on a train'. Conversely, 'in a car' uses 'in', reflecting an enclosed environment. These distinctions highlight English's specific conventions for transport-related prepositions, distinguishing between larger shared spaces and private enclosed spaces.

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