What does it mean?
Prepositions of place tell us where someone or something is. They can show position, direction, distance, height, inside space, outside space, or the relationship between two things.
on the table
in the kitchen
under the chair
behind the door
Ask: Where is it?
inInside a space or area.in the box, in the room, in Muscat
onTouching a surface.on the table, on the wall, on the floor
atA point or place.at school, at the door, at the bus stop
In and inside mean within a space.
The keys are in the kitchen.The kitchen is the area.in + room or place
The toys are inside the box.The toys are within the box.inside + container
There is milk in the fridge.The fridge holds the milk.in + container
On means touching a surface.
Your keys are on the table.The keys touch the table surface.on + surface
The picture is on the wall.The wall is the surface.on the wall
The rug is on the floor.The rug touches the floor.on the floor
At points to a place, spot, or activity place.
Ali is at school.School is the place.at + place
She is waiting at the door.The door is a point.at the door
We met at the bus stop.A meeting point.at + point
These words show a lower position.
The cat is under the chair.Directly lower than the chair.under
The temperature is below zero.Lower than a level.below
The treasure is beneath the sand.Under, often more formal or hidden.beneath
These words show a higher position.
The lamp is over the table.Higher than the table, often directly above it.over
The clock is above the board.Higher than the board.above
The plane flew over the city.Movement from one side to another above something.over can show movement
Use these when things are close.
next to / besideAt the side of something.next to the window, beside Sara
near / byClose to something, but not always touching.near the park, by the river
opposite / across fromFacing something from the other side.opposite the bank, across from school
Use relationship and movement place words too.
betweenIn the middle of two things.between the sofa and the table
amongIn a group of many things or people.among the trees
behind / in front ofAt the back or at the front.behind the door, in front of the class
outside / out ofNot inside, or moving from inside to outside.outside the house, out of the bag
around / roundIn a circle or nearby area.around the room
through / across / along / pastMovement in, over, beside, or beyond a place.through the tunnel, across the street, along the road, past the shop
Choose the surface preposition.
Your keys are ___ the table in the kitchen.
Choose the room or area preposition.
The children are playing ___ the garden.
Choose the middle word.
The lamp is ___ the sofa and the chair.
Which sentence shows a lower position?
Choose the best sentence.
Which sentence uses a side position correctly?
Choose the best sentence.
Fill five blanks.
Choose the preposition of place that best tells where each thing is.
The apples are the basket.
The photo is the wall.
The ball is hidden the curtain.
The school is the bank and the mosque.
Our house is the park.
Mixed question types of 5
Answer all five. Then tap Finish test to see your result sheet.
1. Sentence completion
We are waiting ___ the bus stop.
2. MCQ
Which sentence shows a higher position?
3. Type the answer
The letter is ___ the envelope.
4. Type the answer
The teacher is standing ___ the desk, so we can see the board.
5. MCQ
Which sentence shows movement from one side to the other?
Great work!
Your learning comment will appear here.
Total score0 / 0
Percentage0%
Learning levelLearning
| Part | Result | Comment |
|---|