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88 Prepositions-Of-Place Beg US Student
88 Prepositions-Of-Place Beg US Student
Prepositions of Place
Table of Contents
2 Grammar Notes
Introduction to Prepositions
4 Exercise 1
Matchup
5 Exercise 2
In the Kitchen
7 Exercise 3
In the Living Room
8 Exercise 4
Pair Work
10 Exercise 5
Writing
11 Exercise 6
Class Survey
12 Answer Key
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Grammar Notes
INTRODUCTION TO PREPOSITIONS
Prepositions are short words that show time, place, direction, etc.
Some examples of prepositions are at, on, in, of, to, and from.
In this lesson, we will study prepositions of place.
in on
The fruit is in the bowl. The owl is on the branch.
above under
The painting is The shoes are
above the sofa. under the table.
between
across from
The apple is between
The fridge is
the strawberry and
across from the stove.
the banana.
in front of behind
The girl is The teacher is
in front of the boy. behind the desk.
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1. N
ext to and beside 2. O
n, above, and over 3. U
nder, beneath, and below
have the same meaning. have similar meanings. have similar meanings.
• The sunglasses are Use on when the two nouns • The cat is under the bed.
next to the sunscreen. are touching and above when
• The cat is beneath the bed.
they aren’t. Use over when
• The sunglasses are
there is movement. • The cat is below the bed.
beside the sunscreen.
• The boat is on the water.
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Exercise 1
MATCHUP
Write the letter of the picture that matches the preposition of place.
e 1. near
2. in
3. under g
4. behind
5. on
6. across from
a
7. above
8. next to
9. in front of
i
10. between
c h
b d
e f
j
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Exercise 2
IN THE KITCHEN
Look at the picture of the kitchen below. Then answer the questions on the next page.
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Exercise 2 cont.
B. Choose the Best Preposition C. Write Sentences
Look at the picture of the kitchen in Part A. Look at the picture of the kitchen
Then choose the best preposition for each sentence. in Part A. Now write two more
sentences. Use a preposition of
1. The stove is the toaster. 6. The dishes are place in each sentence.
the cabinet.
a) above
1.
b) near a) in
c) behind b) on
d) on c) across from
d) behind
2. The pot is the pan.
7. The kettle is the
a) in front of
microwave and the fridge. 2.
b) in
c) behind a) across from
d) on b) between
c) next to
3. The kettle is d) beside
the microwave.
8. The fridge is the stove.
a) across from
b) above a) beside
c) under b) behind
d) next to c) next to
d) across from
4. The pot is the stove.
9. The toaster is the stove.
a) in
b) above a) on
c) on b) above
d) under c) beside
d) across from
5. The cabinets are
the sink. 10. The flower pot is the
sink.
a) under
b) between a) in front of
c) behind b) on
d) on c) under
d) above
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Exercise 3
Prepositions
IN THE LIVING ROOM
• in • under
• on • between
Choose the preposition from the box that matches
• next to • in front of
each picture. Use each preposition only once. • above • behind
under
1. There is a cat the coffee table. 5. There is a dog the sofa.
4. There is a stereo the recliner. 8. There is a coffee table the sofa.
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Exercise 4
rug
PAIR WORK sofa recliner
A. My Living Room
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Exercise 4 cont.
B. My Partner’s Living Room
C. Compare Drawings
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Exercise 5
WRITING
Write two sentences for each picture. Use a preposition in every sentence.
The second sentence must begin with There is or There are.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
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Exercise 6
CLASS SURVEY
What’s in your
5
backpack/bag/purse?
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