Prepositions of Place For beginners

In this lesson, learn about prepositions of place like "in," "on," and "under," used to show where something is located. Simple explanations and easy examples to understand their use.

"Prepositions of Place" in English Grammar

What Are Prepositions of Place?

Prepositions of place are used to show the position or location of something.

Main Prepositions of Place

Here is a list of the main prepositions of place:

In

'In' is used when we want to show that something is inside a place or container. For example:

Example

We were in the hospital.

She stayed in my room.

On

'On' is used to show that something is touching a surface. Here are some examples:

Example

There was a stick on the surface of water.

The books are on the table.

Under

'Under' means below or at a lower level than something. For example:

Example

We often slept under the stars.

Write your name under your picture.

Around

The preposition 'around' is used to talk about the sides of something or someone. For example:

Example

We were sitting around the dinner table.

There was a beautiful scarf around her neck.

In Front of

'In front of' is used when something or someone is facing another. Here are the examples:

Example

The car is parked in front of the pharmacy.

I was just in front of you.

Behind

Behind is used when something is at the back of something. For example:

Example

The cat was behind the table.

They sat behind the door.

At

At is used to indicate the exact location of something or someone. Check out examples:

Example

He is at school.

We met at the park.

Quiz:


1.

Which preposition should be used to show that something is touching a surface?

A

in

B

under

C

on

D

around

2.

Which preposition is used to show that someone or something if facing another?

A

around

B

behind

C

in front of

D

in

3.

Sort the words into the correct order to form a meaningful sentence:

a
bench
the
at
dog
ran
.
the park
around
4.

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions to complete the story.

Yesterday, I visited my friend Mark. When I arrived, I parked my car

his house. Mark was waiting for me, and we walked into his living room. His cat was sitting

a chair

the table, looking at us. Mark put some food

the cat's bowl. We spent the day sitting and relaxing

a lake near his house and had lunch

a small cafe.

around
in
on
in front of
at
behind
5.

Match each incomplete sentence with the correct ending based on preposition of place.

We were sitting
I met her
The cat is hiding
The box is
I was standing
around the campfire.
under the couch.
in front of the house.
on the table.
at the library.

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