Intermediate Quiz 34

1. She wrote _____ pencil.
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Answer:
She wrote (in) pencil.
We use “in” to show to say how something is done.
She wrote in pencil.
= She wrote something using a pencil.

2. They didn’t play _____ the rules.
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Answer:
They didn’t play (by) the rules.
“Play by the rules” is an idiom which means to do what is expected and agreed.

3. They should be here _____ tomorrow.
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Answer:
They should be here (by) tomorrow.
We use “by” to indicate before or not later than a particular time.
They should be here by tomorrow.
= They should be here not later than tomorrow.

4. The full report is available ____ the internet.
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The full report is available (on) the internet.
We use “on” with the internet and various social media applications:
– on the internet
– on Facebook
– on Instagram
– on YouTube
– on Twitter
– on TikTok

5. He’s very serious when he’s ____ work.
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He’s very serious when he’s (at) work.
The phrase “at work” means that someone is doing their job.