Your taskChoose the correct answer for each question.0 / 15 selectedYour score0 / 150%Keep practising! Review the explanations below and try again.1The painting hangs ___ the fireplace on the north wall.The painting hangs ___ the fireplace on the north wall.abovebelowunderbesideCorrect answer: above2The cave entrance was hidden ___ the thick ferns and bushes.The cave entrance was hidden ___ the thick ferns and bushes.aboveoppositebelowamongCorrect answer: among3The pharmacy is ___ the post office — you can see it directly across the street.The pharmacy is ___ the post office — you can see it directly across the street.amongoppositeabovebelowCorrect answer: opposite4She sat ___ him during the film so they could talk quietly.She sat ___ him during the film so they could talk quietly.aboveoppositebesideamongCorrect answer: beside5The temperature ___ the clouds was much lower than on the ground.The temperature ___ the clouds was much lower than on the ground.aboveoppositebelowamongCorrect answer: above6The price list is displayed ___ the counter for all customers to see.The price list is displayed ___ the counter for all customers to see.amongbesideoppositeaboveCorrect answer: above7The submarine was navigating ___ the surface at a depth of 200 metres.The submarine was navigating ___ the surface at a depth of 200 metres.amongbelowbesidefacingCorrect answer: below8The village nestles ___ the mountains in a protected valley.The village nestles ___ the mountains in a protected valley.amongbelowbesideaboveCorrect answer: among9He sat ___ the two managers at the negotiating table.He sat ___ the two managers at the negotiating table.amongabovebetweenoppositeCorrect answer: between10The town hall stands ___ the cathedral, with the square in between.The town hall stands ___ the cathedral, with the square in between.aboveoppositeamongbelowCorrect answer: opposite11At the base of the mountain it was warm, but the temperature ___ the peak was freezing.At the base of the mountain it was warm, but the temperature ___ the peak was freezing.amongbesideoppositeaboveCorrect answer: above12The teacher walked ___ the desks to check the students' work.The teacher walked ___ the desks to check the students' work.amongaboveoppositebelowCorrect answer: among13Their seats were directly ___ the stage, in the front row of the auditorium.Their seats were directly ___ the stage, in the front row of the auditorium.amongaboveoppositebelowCorrect answer: opposite14The bird's nest was high up, well ___ the reach of any predators.The bird's nest was high up, well ___ the reach of any predators.oppositeaboveamongbesideCorrect answer: above15He found himself ___ hundreds of strangers at the festival.He found himself ___ hundreds of strangers at the festival.oppositeaboveamongbelowCorrect answer: amongCheck AnswersPlease select an answer for at least one question first.Found an error in this exercise? Let us know.