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Fill in the blank with choosing the preposition from the option.

This tree was the home a flock ______ wild geese.

Options

  • to

  • at

  • of

  • on

  • in

  • into

  • with

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This tree was the home a flock of wild geese.

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Chapter 2.2: Flying Together - Let's write [Page 37]

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