Archaic and highly formal prepositions
Q1. Once ___ a time, there lived a king
UPON is more formal and literary than ON. Fairy tales favour it. Modernity does not.
Q2. The contract states the terms ___
THEREOF is formal legal language. Contracts enjoy the gravitas. Clarity may vary.
Q3. The room ___ he sat was dark
WHEREIN is archaic and formal. WHERE or IN WHICH are more common. Darkness persists regardless.
Q4. Return to the place ___ you came
WHENCE means 'from where'. Archaic but elegant. Modern English prefers simplicity.
Q5. Which is most formal?
THEREOF is the most formal. Legal documents favour it. Everyday speech avoids it.