Preposition

Question 1

It’s OK, you’re AMONG friends now.

Answer 1

among /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by somebody/something; in the middle of somebody/something.
–a house among the trees

Question 2

Come INTO the house.

Answer 2

into /ˈɪntə/
to a position in or inside something
–He threw the letter into the fire.
–Speak clearly into the microphone.

Question 3

He finished his speech AMID tremendous applause.

Answer 3

amid /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear
– amid the crowd

Question 4

You should receive a reply WITHIN seven days.

Answer 4

within /wɪˈðɪn/
before a particular period of time has passed; during a particular period of time
– The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made.

Question 5

mile UPON mile of dusty road

Answer 5

upon /əˈpɒn/

used to emphasize that there is a large number or amount of something

Question 6

This problem is BEYOND my control, but the view from the mountain was BEYOND beautiful.

Answer 6

beyond /bɪˈjɒnd/ (preposition, adverb)
1. (preposition) farther than a particular point or limit
• Example: The park is just beyond the bridge.
2. (preposition) outside the reach or limits of something
• Example: This situation is beyond my control.
3. (adverb – informal) extremely; more than expected
• Example: The performance was beyond amazing.

•	Synonyms:
•	(location/limit): past, outside
•	(degree): extremely, incredibly
•	Antonyms:
•	(location): within, inside
•	(degree): mildly, slightly

📝 “Beyond” pode ser usado tanto em sentidos físicos quanto figurados/emocionais.

Question 7

They export their products to markets THROUGHOUT the world.

Answer 7

throughout /θruːˈaʊt/

n or into every part of something

Question 8

The sand ran THROUGH (= between) my fingers.

Answer 8

through /θruː/

from one end or side of something/somebody to the other

Question 9

The package should arrive WITHIN three business days.

Answer 9

within /wɪˈðɪn/ (preposition/adverb)
1. Inside the limits of a time, space, or range
• Example: Please return the book within two weeks.
2. Inside something (physically or metaphorically)
• Example: She found peace within herself.

•	Synonyms: inside, in less than, internal
•	Antonyms: outside, beyond, after