Answer :
The subject of these questions is prepositions in English grammar, specifically focusing on the correct use of "to," "in," and "at." Prepositions are small words that connect nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. They help indicate time, place, direction, or relationships between objects or places.
For the given exercises, here are the appropriate prepositions for each situation:
101.1 Write 'to' or 'in':
I like reading in bed.
We're going to Italy next month.
Sue is on holiday in Italy at the moment.
I must go to the bank today.
I was tired, so I stayed in bed late.
What time do you usually go to bed?
Does this bus go to the centre?
Would you like to live in another country?
101.2 Write 'to' or 'at' if necessary. Sometimes there is no preposition.
Paula didn't go to work yesterday.
I'm tired. I'm going home. (no preposition)
Ann is not very well. She has gone to the doctor.
Would you like to come to a party on Saturday?
'Is Liz at home?' 'No, she's gone to work.'
There were 20,000 people at the football match.
Why did you go home early last night? (no preposition)
A boy jumped into the river and swam to the other side.
There were a lot of people waiting at the bus stop.
We had a good meal at a restaurant and then we went back to the hotel.
101.3 Write 'to', 'at', or 'in' if necessary. Sometimes there is no preposition.
I'm not going out this afternoon. I'm staying at home.
We're going to a concert tomorrow evening.
I went to New York last year.
How long did you stay in New York?
Next year we hope to go to Canada to visit some friends.
Shall we go to the cinema this evening?
Is there a restaurant at/in the station? (Both can be used depending on the context, 'in' suggests inside and 'at' suggests near or next to)
After the accident, three people were taken to hospital.
How often do you go to the dentist?
'Is Diane here?' 'No, she's at Ann's.'
My house is at the end of the street on the left.
I went to Mary's house but she wasn't home.
There were no taxis, so we had to walk home. (no preposition)
'What did you study at university?' 'I didn't go to university.'
101.4 Write 'to', 'at', or 'in' if necessary. Sometimes there is no preposition.
What time do you usually get to work?
What time do you usually get home? (no preposition)
What time did you arrive at the party?
When did you arrive in London?
What time does the train get to Paris?
We arrived home very late. (no preposition)
Understanding the correct use of prepositions is essential for communicating locations, directions, and relationships in English. Prepositions can be tricky as they don't always translate directly into one's native language, and sometimes, there are exceptions and specific uses based on established language norms.