MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Writing Practice Test

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Which preposition can indicate location or place?

  1. In

  2. At

  3. Both In and At

  4. Nearing

The correct answer is: Both In and At

The correct answer is that both "in" and "at" can indicate location or place. The preposition "in" is used to denote that something is enclosed or within the boundaries of a space. For example, you might say, "The book is in the bag," which suggests that the book is contained within the bag. The preposition "at," on the other hand, specifies a point or position at a particular place. For example, "She is at the park" indicates that she is present at that specific location, without implying being inside it. Both "in" and "at" are essential in providing clear information about location, but they are used in slightly different contexts to express the nature of that location. This combination makes them both appropriate choices for indicating location or place.