Compound prepositions and complex structures
Q1. The cat emerged ___ the sofa
FROM UNDER combines origin and position. Cats and sofas have longstanding relationships.
Q2. He ran ___ the house
OUT OF indicates exit. Running suggests urgency. House was left hastily.
Q3. She fell ___ the pool
INTO shows movement. Falling is involuntary. Water was entered.
Q4. The book slid ___ the table
OFF indicates separation. Gravity assisted. Tables do not retain all objects.
Q5. He climbed ___ the roof
ONTO indicates movement to a surface. Roof access was achieved. Safety was questionable.