Saturday, April 20, 2013

Preposition Exercise #1: New Year's Eve


Preposition Exercise #1

Context: Holidays: United States: New Year’s Eve

Directions: Complete the passage below with the most appropriate prepositions.

     New Year’s Eve is celebrated _____ most _____ the world _____ December 31st each year. Each culture marks this holiday _____ different ways.

     _____ most _____ the United States, late December can be extremely cold. As such, most people stay indoors, attending parties, or eating _____ at their favorite restaurants.

     The most important tradition is watching a giant, glittery, illuminated ball descend _____ Times Square as the end _____ the old year is counted down. The ball touches down _____ exactly midnight, _____ the cheers _____ thousands _____ people gathered _____ and _____ downtown Manhattan. Those who do not wish _____ brave the cold can enjoy watching the event _____ television as it is broadcast _____ the country.  
     
    
© James Doyle, 2012

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