Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs.
The cat jumped ____ the table. (preposition)
off
The children played ____ until dark. (adverb)
on
She quickly ran ____ the park. (preposition)
up
The helicopter was hovering ____. (adverb)
above
We were just walking ____, chatting. (adverb)
about
After thoroughly wiping his shoes, he stepped ____. (adverb)
inside
She drove slowly ____ the sharp curve. (preposition)
round
He placed the keys ____ the mat before leaving. (preposition)
under
Explanation
(1) 'Off' is a preposition here because it is followed by the object 'the table.' (2) 'On' is an adverb here because it modifies the verb 'played' and is not followed by an object. (3) 'Up' is a preposition here because it is followed by the object 'the park.' (4) 'Above' is an adverb here because it modifies 'hovering' and has no object following it. (5) 'About' is an adverb here meaning 'here and there' or 'aimlessly.' (6) 'Inside' is an adverb here because it modifies 'stepped' without an object. (7) 'Round' is a preposition here because it is followed by the object 'the sharp curve.' (8) 'Under' is a preposition here because it is followed by the object 'the mat.'