A preposition is a word that tells uswhere a person, animal, or thing is. It shows the relationship between a noun and another word in the sentence. In this unit, we will focus on six important prepositions of place that help us describe the world around us.
In: Use this when something is inside a space or container(e.g., The pencils are in the box).
On: Use this when something is touching a surface (e.g., The book is on the table).
Under: Use this when something is directly below another thing (e.g., The shoes are under the bed).
Behind: Use this when something is at the back of another thing (e.g., The boy is hiding behind the tree).
In front of: Use this when something is ahead of another thing (e.g., The teacher stands in front of the class).
Above: Use this when something is higher than another thing but not touching it (e.g., The bird flies above thehouse).
Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Preposition
Look at the description andcircle the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
1. The apples are (in / on) the basket.
2. The picture is hanging (above / under) the sofa.
3. The car is parked (in front of / in) the garage door.
4. My feet are (on / under) the desk while I sit.
5. The shy boy hid (behind / above) his mother.
6. We put the plates (on / in) the dining table.
7. The sun is shining (above / under) the mountains.
8. Put your pencils (in / on) your pencil case.
Exercise 2: True or False?
Read the statement and decide if it makes logical sense. Write True or False.
1. The ceiling is usually above the floor. _______
2. We usually wear oursocks over our shoes. _______
3. A driver sits in front of the back seat passengers. _______
4. Fish swim in the water. _______
5. The roots of a tree are usually above the ground. _______
6. When you sleep, your head is on the pillow. _______
7. A basement is typically under the house. _______
8. We put a hat under our head. _______
Exercise 3: Sentence Matching
Match the first part of the sentence on the left with the correct ending on the right.
1. The airplane flies…
a) …in the water.
2. The rug is…
b) …on the wall.
3. The shark swims…
c) …above the clouds.
4. The clock hangs…
d) …under the coffee table.
5. The garden is…
e) …in front ofthe house.
6. The mouse ran…
f) …behind the cupboard.
7. The milk is…
g) …in the fridge.
8. The roof is…
h) …on top of the building.
Exercise 4: Word Scramble
Rearrange the words to make a correct sentence.
1. is / cat / The / chair / the / under / .
2. on / vase / the / table / The / is / .
3. clouds / The / above / are / us / .
4. garden / in / The / is / dog / the / .
5. wall / behind / is / The / ball / the / .
6. of / in / He / front / stands/ me / .
7. book / bag / in / Is / the / your /?
8. shoes / bed / under / the / are / My / .
Exercise 5: Odd One Out
Circle the word in each group that is NOT apreposition of place.
1. behind / apple / under /on
2. in / above / run / in front of
3. happy / between / beside / near
4. at / on / sing / by
5. table / behind / under / in
6. next to / over /blue / across
7. above / below / fast / inside
8. from / to / green / into
Exercise 6: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.
Word Bank: on, in, under, behind, in front of, above
1. The diver dived deep ________ the water.
2. Look at that bird flying high ________ the trees!
3. Please sit ________ the chair, not on the table.
4. I cannot see the sun; it is hidden ________ a cloud.
5. The leader walks ________ the line of students.
6. Your lunch is ________your lunchbox.
7. The mechanic is working ________ the car to fix the engine.
8. There isa beautiful painting ________ the wall.
Unit 15: Prepositions of Place
Understanding Position Words
A preposition is a word that tells uswhere a person, animal, or thing is. It shows the relationship between a noun and another word in the sentence. In this unit, we will focus on six important prepositions of place that help us describe the world around us.
In: Use this when something is inside a space or container(e.g., The pencils are in the box).
On: Use this when something is touching a surface (e.g., The book is on the table).
Under: Use this when something is directly below another thing (e.g., The shoes are under the bed).
Behind: Use this when something is at the back of another thing (e.g., The boy is hiding behind the tree).
In front of: Use this when something is ahead of another thing (e.g., The teacher stands in front of the class).
Above: Use this when something is higher than another thing but not touching it (e.g., The bird flies above thehouse).
Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Preposition
Look at the description andcircle the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
1. The apples are (in / on) the basket.
2. The picture is hanging (above / under) the sofa.
3. The car is parked (in front of / in) the garage door.
4. My feet are (on / under) the desk while I sit.
5. The shy boy hid (behind / above) his mother.
6. We put the plates (on / in) the dining table.
7. The sun is shining (above / under) the mountains.
8. Put your pencils (in / on) your pencil case.
Exercise 2: True or False?
Read the statement and decide if it makes logical sense. Write True or False.
1. The ceiling is usually above the floor. _______
2. We usually wear oursocks over our shoes. _______
3. A driver sits in front of the back seat passengers. _______
4. Fish swim in the water. _______
5. The roots of a tree are usually above the ground. _______
6. When you sleep, your head is on the pillow. _______
7. A basement is typically under the house. _______
8. We put a hat under our head. _______
Exercise 3: Sentence Matching
Match the first part of the sentence on the left with the correct ending on the right.
1. The airplane flies…
a) …in the water.
2. The rug is…
b) …on the wall.
3. The shark swims…
c) …above the clouds.
4. The clock hangs…
d) …under the coffee table.
5. The garden is…
e) …in front ofthe house.
6. The mouse ran…
f) …behind the cupboard.
7. The milk is…
g) …in the fridge.
8. The roof is…
h) …on top of the building.
Exercise 4: Word Scramble
Rearrange the words to make a correct sentence.
1. is / cat / The / chair / the / under / .
2. on / vase / the / table / The / is / .
3. clouds / The / above / are / us / .
4. garden / in / The / is / dog / the / .
5. wall / behind / is / The / ball / the / .
6. of / in / He / front / stands/ me / .
7. book / bag / in / Is / the / your /?
8. shoes / bed / under / the / are / My / .
Exercise 5: Odd One Out
Circle the word in each group that is NOT apreposition of place.
1. behind / apple / under /on
2. in / above / run / in front of
3. happy / between / beside / near
4. at / on / sing / by
5. table / behind / under / in
6. next to / over /blue / across
7. above / below / fast / inside
8. from / to / green / into
Exercise 6: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.
Word Bank: on, in, under, behind, in front of, above
1. The diver dived deep ________ the water.
2. Look at that bird flying high ________ the trees!
3. Please sit ________ the chair, not on the table.
4. I cannot see the sun; it is hidden ________ a cloud.
5. The leader walks ________ the line of students.
6. Your lunch is ________your lunchbox.
7. The mechanic is working ________ the car to fix the engine.
8. There isa beautiful painting ________ the wall.
PrepositionsPractice: In the Park
Exercise 1: Describe the Scene
Read the text below and fill in the missing prepositions based on the description of a park scene. Use: on, under, above, in front of, behind, in.
It is a beautiful day at the park. A young boy is sitting (1) ________ a wooden bench reading a book. His pet dog is sleeping soundly (2)________ the bench to stay in the shade. High (3) ________ the big oak tree, a small blue bird is flying. There is a water fountain in the middle of the park.A little girl is standing (4) ________ the fountain, watching the water. Can you see the cat? It is hiding (5) ________ a green bush so the dog does not seeit. There are also three ducks swimming (6) ________ the pond.
7. Where is the boy sitting? ____________________
8. Where is the dog sleeping? ____________________
Exercise2: Multiple Choice Context
Choose the best answer to complete the sentences about daily life.
1. When we watch a movie, we sit _______ the screen. (a) behind (b) in front of (c) under
2. The passengers sit _______ the bus. (a) on (b) above (c) between
3. To keep dry in the rain, stand _______ an umbrella. (a) on (b) under (c) above
4. The teacher writes _______ the whiteboard. (a) in (b) on (c) behind
5. My nose is _______ my mouth. (a) under (b) above (c) in
6. I keep my toys _______ a large box. (a) on (b) in (c) at
7. A hat goes _______ your head. (a) on (b) in (c) under
8. The pilot flies the plane _______ the city. (a) under (b) in (c) above
Exercise 3: Find the Prepositions
Underline the preposition of place in each sentence.
1. The keys are in my pocket.
2. A large painting hangs on the wall.
3. The shoes are under the sofa.
4. Who is standing behind the door?
5. The helicopter flew above the buildings.
6. Please stand in front of the line.
7. There is a spider on the ceiling!
8. The treasure is buried under the sand.
Exercise 4: Logical Sentences
Complete the sentences to make them true about a house.
1. The roof is _______ the house.
2. The basement is _______ the ground floor.
3. The carpet is _______ the floor.
4. The food is _______ the refrigerator.
5. The garden is usually _______ or behind the house.
6. The ceiling is _______ our heads.
7. We park the car _______ the garage.
8. The front door is _______ the house.
Exercise 5: Antonyms (Opposites)
Match the preposition on the left with its opposite meaning on the right.
1. Over / Above
a) Out of
2. In front of
b) Under / Below
3. Into
c) Behind
4. Top
d) Down
5. Up
e) Bottom
6. On (the table)
f) Off (the table)
7. Inside
g) Outside
8. Near
h) Far
Exercise 6: Spot the Mistake
Read the sentences. If the preposition is wrong, write the correct one. If it is correct, write ‘Correct’.
1. The fish swims on the river. __________
2. The hat is in his head. __________
3. The tree is growing above the ground. (roots are below) __________
4. The caris in the garage. __________
5. The clouds are under the sky. __________
6. I sit on a chair. __________
7. The poster is in the wall. __________
8. My socks are inside my shoes. __________
Prepositions: Advanced Practice
Exercise 1: Drawing Instructions
Read the sentences below. Visualize the scene (or draw it on a paper) and then answer the check questions.
Imagine a large square table. Onthe table, there is a bowl of fruit. Under the table, a cat issleeping. Above the table, a lamp is hanging from the ceiling.Behind the table, there is a tall window. In front of the table, there is a chair.
1. Is the cat touching the table? (Yes / No)
2. What is directly over the fruit bowl? _________________
3. What is between the window and the chair? _________________
4. Is the window in front of the table? (Yes / No)
5. Where is the chair? _________________
6. Is the fruit under the table? (Yes / No)
7. Is the lamp touching the table? (Yes / No)
8. Where is the cat? _________________
Exercise 2: Where is it?
Look at the description of the messy bedroom above and answer the questions using complete sentences.
1. Where is the sock? ______________________________________
2. Whereis the book? ______________________________________
3. Where is the backpack? ______________________________________
4. Whereis the poster? ______________________________________
5. Where are the shoes? ______________________________________
6. Whereis the cat? ______________________________________
7. Is the room tidy? ______________________________________
8. Is the book on the bed? ______________________________________
Exercise 3: Comparative Locations
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition to compare locations.
1. An airplane is __________ ahelicopter. (higher than -> above)
2. The rootsof the grass are __________ the soil. (lower than -> under)
3. The driver sits __________ the passengers in the back. (ahead of -> in front of)
4. The backseat passengers sit __________ the driver. (at the back of -> behind)
5. The sky is __________ the sea. (higher than -> above)
6. The submarine travels __________ the water. (lower than surface -> under)
7. My hat is __________ my head. (touching top -> on)
8. The bookmark is __________ the pages of the book. (inside -> in / between)
Exercise 4: SentenceConstruction
Write a full sentence using the given word to describe a location.
1. Object A is on Object B. Object B is on Object C. Is Object A on Object C? (Yes / No / Maybe)
2. I am standing in front of you. You are standing in front of the wall. Where is the wall? (In front of me / Behind me)
3. The sun is above the cloud. The cloud is above the hill. Is the sun above the hill? (Yes / No)
4. The ball is under the table. The table is on the rug. Is the ball on the rug? (Yes / No)
5. If I stand behind you, are you in front of me? (Yes / No)
6. The bird is in the cage. The cage is in the house. Is the bird in the house? (Yes / No)
7. The painting is on the wall. The wall is behind the sofa. Is the painting behind the sofa? (Yes / No)
8. My hat is on my head. I am under a tree. Is my hat under the tree? (Yes / No)
Exercise6: Mixed Quiz
Circle the correct answer.
1. Which word is a preposition? (a) run (b) behind (c) blue
2. Where do you put a stamp? (a) in the envelope (b) on the envelope (c) under the envelope
3. Where do fish live? (a) on the river (b) in the river (c)above the river
4. Your hair is _______ your head. (a) in (b) on (c) under
5. Which is correct? (a) The lamp is above the table. (b) The lamp is on the air. (c) The lamp is under the ceiling.
6. “In front of” is the opposite of: (a) next to (b) behind (c) in
7. Where is the basement? (a) under the house (b) on the house (c) above the house
8. “The bird is in the tree” means: (a) It is flying over it. (b) It is sitting on a branch inside the leaves. (c) It is under the roots.
Preparatory Grammar – Level A1
Unit 15: Prepositions of Place
Target Vocabulary: behind, in front of, on, in, under, above Grammar Focus: Using prepositions to describe where people and objects are located.
Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Preposition
Look at the description and choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
[IMAGE 1]: An illustration of a classroom. A clock is on the wall. A teacher stands before the board. A student sits at a desk. A bag is under the desk. A book is on the desk. A cat is outside the window. (Description: Visual context for locations).
1. The book is the desk.
2. The bag is the desk.
3. The teacher is standing the whiteboard.
4. The clock is the wall.
5. The pencils are the pencil case.
6. The whiteboard is the teacher.
7. The light is the table.
8. The students are the classroom.
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Type the correct preposition (in, on, under, behind, in front of, above) to complete the sentences.
[IMAGE 2]: A living room scene. A cat sleeps on the sofa. A dog hides behind the curtain. A lamp hangs above the chair. Slippers are under the coffee table. Keys are in a bowl. (Description: Domestic setting for spatial relationships).
1. The cat is sleeping the sofa.
2. The dog is hiding the curtain.
3. The lamp is the chair.
4. The slippers are the table.
5. The keys are the bowl.
6. The TV is the cabinet.
7. The rug is the floor.
8. We sit the TV to watch movies.
Exercise 3: True or False?
Read the statement and decide if it logicially describes a normal situation.
1. The ceiling is under the floor.
2. A hat goes on your head.
3. The pilot sits behind the passengers in a plane.
4. Fish swim in the river.
5. Your mouth is above your nose.
6. The basement is under the house.
7. You walk above the bridge to cross the river.
8. The sun is above the clouds.
Exercise 4: Opposites
Select the preposition that means the opposite of the word in bold.
[IMAGE 3]: Simple icons demonstrating spatial opposites. An arrow pointing up vs down. A ball inside a box vs outside. A square in front of a circle vs behind. (Description: visual aids for opposites).
1. Above is the opposite of:
2. In front of is the opposite of:
3. Out of is the opposite of:
4. Under is the opposite of:
5. Behind is the opposite of:
6. On (the floor) is the opposite of:
7. Top is the opposite of:
8. Far from is the opposite of:
Exercise 5: Sentence Scramble
Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
1. table. / under / dog / The / is / the
2. in / The / is / box. / ball / the
3. is / She / of / me. / front / in
4. on / The / clock / wall. / is / the
5. behind / cat / The / sofa. / is / the
6. above / sun / is / The / us.
7. pen / The / the / desk. / is / on
8. live / in / We / house. / a
Exercise 6: Correct the Sentence
Choose the sentence that uses the preposition correctly.
[IMAGE 4]: A park scene. A bird is in the sky. A bench is under a tree. A car is on the road. A ball is in the pond. (Description: Nature scene for grammar verification).
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Exercise 7: Is it a Preposition?
Decide if the word in BOLD is a preposition of place.
1. I am happy.
2. The cat is under the table.
3. He runs fast.
4. The book is on the shelf.
5. She is behind the door.
6. We are students.
7. Look above you.
8. Stand in front of me.
Exercise 8: Match Definition to Word
Match the definition to the correct preposition.
1. Touching a surface (e.g., a wall or table)
2. Inside a container or space
3. Higher than something else
4. At the back of something
5. Lower than something else
6. Further forward than someone
7. Covered by something else
8. Supported by a surface
Exercise 9: Passage Completion
Complete the story about Tom’s room. Use: in, on, under, behind, in front of, above.
[IMAGE 5]: Tom’s bedroom. A poster is on the wall. A computer is on the desk. A chair is behind the desk. Shoes are under the bed. Clothes are in the closet. (Description: Detailed room view).
Tom’s room is messy. His computer is the desk. He sits the computer to work. There is a poster the wall the desk. His shoes are not in the closet; they are the bed! His clothes are the closet. His cat is hiding the door. The ceiling fan is his head.
Exercise 10: Where are they?
Read the clues and select the correct position.
1. The roof is the house.
2. The basement is the house.
3. Your eyes are your mouth.
4. A necklace goes your neck.
5. The driver sits the back seat passengers.
6. The label is usually the shirt.
7. You walk the ground.
8. Clouds float the city.
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