LANGUAGE #10: Prepositions
I can't decide whether to sign up for a class in yoga or in swimming.
I can't decide whether to sign up for a class ____ yoga or ____ swimming. *I can't decide whether to sign up for a class in yoga or in swimming. *I can't decide whether to sign up for a class on yoga or in swimming. *I can't decide whether to sign up for a class on yoga or on swimming.
The swimming class meets at 5:30 in the evening, so I could go after work.
The swimming class meets ___ 5:30 ____ the evening, so I could go after work. *The swimming class meets on 5:30 in the evening, so I could go after work. *The swimming class meets on 5:30 at the evening, so I could go after work. *The swimming class meets at 5:30 in the evening, so I could go after work.
The yoga class meets early in the morning, on Saturdays.
The yoga class meets early ____ the morning, ____ Saturdays. *The yoga class meets early at the morning, on Saturdays. *The yoga class meets early in the morning, on Saturdays. *The yoga class meets early on the morning, on Saturdays.
In March, I'm going to take a class at the YMCA.
____ March, I'm going to take a class ____ the YMCA. *In March, I'm going to take a class in the YMCA. *In March, I'm going to take a class at the YMCA. *On March, I'm going to take a class in the YMCA.
According to the ad in the newspaper, I need to register in person for the class on February 3.
According to the ad ____ the newspaper, I need to register in person for the class ____ February 3. *According to the ad in the newspaper, I need to register in person for the class on February 3. *According to the ad at the newspaper, I need to register in person for the class at February 3. *According to the ad on the newspaper, I need to register in person for the class on February 3.
After the movie, we'll ride home on the bus and then listen to some music on the radio.
After the movie, we'll ride home ____ the bus and then listen to some music ____ the radio. *After the movie, we'll ride home at the bus and then listen to some music on the radio. *After the movie, we'll ride home on the bus and then listen to some music on the radio. *After the movie, we'll ride home in the bus and then listen to some music in the radio.
If I take the swimming class, I could meet Marco afterward at Café Java on Locust Street.
If I take the swimming class, I could meet Marco afterward ____ Café Java ____ Locust Street. *If I take the swimming class, I could meet Marco afterward in Café Java in Locust Street. *If I take the swimming class, I could meet Marco afterward in Café Java at Locust Street. *If I take the swimming class, I could meet Marco afterward at Café Java on Locust Street.
Maybe I will take the YMCA swimming class but practice yoga at home, especially on Sundays.
Maybe I will take the YMCA swimming class but practice yoga ____ home, especially____ Sundays. *Maybe I will take the YMCA swimming class but practice yoga in home, especially on Sundays. *Maybe I will take the YMCA swimming class but practice yoga at home, especially on Sundays. *Maybe I will take the YMCA swimming class but practice yoga at home, especially in Sundays.
In an hour, I'm meeting Marco at the Star Cinema, so I'll think about the YMCA courses later.
____ an hour, I'm meeting Marco ____ the Star Cinema, so I'll think about the YMCA courses later. *On an hour, I'm meeting Marco in the Star Cinema, so I'll think about the YMCA courses later. *At an hour, I'm meeting Marco in the Star Cinema, so I'll think about the YMCA courses later. *In an hour, I'm meeting Marco at the Star Cinema, so I'll think about the YMCA courses later.
On the Fourth of July, I can swim outside or practice yoga on the grass.
____ the Fourth of July, I can swim outside or practice yoga ____ the grass. *On the Fourth of July, I can swim outside or practice yoga on the grass. *At the Fourth of July, I can swim outside or practice yoga in the grass. *At the Fourth of July, I can swim outside or practice yoga on the grass.
