Question

1. the apple is sitting ______ the orange and the banana in the fruit bowl.

a) among
b) between
c) beside
d) against

1. list five prepositions.

your answer

1. which sentence is written correctly using the appropriate preposition?

Explanation:

1. For question 16: "Between" is used when referring to two distinct items, while "among" is for three or more. Here, the apple is positioned relative to two specific fruits (orange and banana), so "between" is correct. "Beside" means next to one item, and "against" implies physical contact, which don't fit the context.
2. For question 17: Prepositions are words that show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words in a sentence. Common examples include words indicating time, place, or direction.

Answer:

1. b) between

17.

• in
• on
• under
• beside
• through