Introduction

Prepositions of place describe the position of a person or thing in relation to another person or thing. They are essential for giving directions, describing locations, and everyday conversations. In this worksheet, you’ll practice using common prepositions of place through various interactive exercises.

Common Prepositions of Place

Preposition Usage Example
in Inside a space The book is in the bag.
on On the surface of something The cup is on the table.
under Below something The cat is under the chair.
next to Beside something The school is next to the park.
between In the middle of two things She is sitting between Tom and Anna.
in front of Directly before something The car is in front of the house.
behind At the back of something The garden is behind the building.
above Higher than something The picture is above the sofa.
below Lower than something The shoes are below the coat.
near Close to something The bank is near the post office.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.

1. The cat is _____ the table.

2. The books are _____ the shelf.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the box: in, on, under, next to, between

3. The dog is sleeping _____ the sofa.

4. The pharmacy is _____ the bank and the supermarket.

Exercise 3: True or False

Decide if the sentences use prepositions correctly.

5. “The picture is above the wall.” (We usually say “on the wall”)

6. “The keys are in the drawer.”

Exercise 4: Matching

Match the sentences with the correct pictures (represented by letters).

7. The ball is under the table.

8. The cat is on the chair.

Exercise 5: Sentence Correction

Correct the preposition in each sentence.

9. The book is at the table. (should be “on”)

10. The shoes are above the bed. (should be “under”)

Exercise 6: Drag and Drop (simulated)

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct preposition.

11. The picture is _____ the wall.

12. She’s standing _____ the door.

Exercise 7: Picture Description

Choose the sentence that best describes the (imaginary) picture.

13. [Imagine a picture of a cat under a table]

14. [Imagine a picture of a book between two cups]

Exercise 8: Complete the Dialogue

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

15. A: Where’s my bag?
B: It’s _____ the chair. (on)

16. A: I can’t find my keys.
B: Look _____ the newspaper. (under)

Exercise 9: Opposite Prepositions

Write the opposite of each preposition.

17. above – _____ (below)

18. in front of – _____ (behind)

Exercise 10: Writing Practice

Write two sentences describing where things are in your classroom using prepositions of place.