Question

which version of the sentence uses the preposition to show location?
the unexpected blackout occurred near the masquerade ball.
the unexpected blackout occurred during the masquerade ball.
the unexpected blackout occurred before the masquerade ball.
the unexpected blackout occurred after the masquerade ball.

Explanation:

To determine which sentence uses a preposition for location, we analyze each option:

• "near" in "The unexpected blackout occurred near the masquerade ball" is a preposition indicating the location of the blackout relative to the ball.
• "before" and "after" in the other options are prepositions of time, not location.

Answer:

A. The unexpected blackout occurred near the masquerade ball