Prepositions are essential in English grammar as they help to establish relationships between different elements in a sentence, such as nouns, pronouns, and phrases. For anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and practice the correct usage of prepositions, worksheets on prepositions offer an excellent way to achieve this goal. In this blog post, we will provide you with a wide range of worksheets designed to help learners at various levels, from beginners to advanced, grasp the concept of prepositions. These worksheets will not only improve your understanding but also make learning enjoyable.
Understanding Prepositions
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. Some common prepositions include in, on, at, by, with, for, of, to, under, over, before, after, and many more. They often indicate direction, place, time, and manner. Let’s explore different ways to practice these through worksheets.
Fill in the Blanks with Prepositions
This worksheet helps students practice by selecting the correct preposition to fill in the blanks. It covers common and frequently used prepositions in everyday conversations.
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
- The keys are ___ the table.
- She arrived ___ the station just in time.
- We are going ___ vacation next month.
- The book is ___ the shelf.
- He has been living here ___ three years.
- We met ___ the park.
- The movie starts ___ 7 PM.
- I will see you ___ Monday.
- They moved ___ a new house last week.
- She was standing ___ me in the line.
Options: (on), (in), (at), (by), (with), (for), (under), (over), (before), (after)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Prepositions
This worksheet focuses on prepositions through a multiple-choice format. Each question has four options, and students are required to choose the correct one. This exercise is a great way to reinforce the learner’s understanding of prepositions in various contexts.
Choose the correct preposition from the options.
- He is good ___ swimming.
(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) by - The cat is hiding ___ the bed.
(a) on (b) in (c) under (d) behind - I will meet you ___ the coffee shop.
(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) by - We are planning a trip ___ the summer.
(a) on (b) in (c) during (d) over - The gift is ___ the box.
(a) in (b) at (c) over (d) on - She went ___ the market yesterday.
(a) to (b) into (c) with (d) by - The car is parked ___ the garage.
(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) under - He walked ___ the riverbank.
(a) across (b) over (c) on (d) along - The children are playing ___ the garden.
(a) in (b) on (c) under (d) beside - They arrived ___ time for the meeting.
(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) before
Prepositions of Time and Place
Understanding how prepositions are used to indicate time and place is essential. This worksheet will help students learn how to use prepositions like at, in, on for time and in, on, under for place.
Use the correct prepositions of time or place.
- We will meet ___ noon.
- He lives ___ New York.
- The party is ___ Friday evening.
- The bus arrives ___ 8 AM.
- She left the keys ___ the table.
- The concert will be held ___ the auditorium.
- He was born ___ 1995.
- The book is placed ___ the top shelf.
- The train will depart ___ 6 PM.
- She will see you ___ the office tomorrow.
Identifying Prepositions in Sentences
In this activity, students will identify prepositions within given sentences. This exercise strengthens the ability to recognize prepositions in context.
Underline the prepositions in the following sentences.
- The dog ran across the field.
- We went to the cinema after dinner.
- She left her bag on the table.
- They arrived at the airport early.
- He has been waiting since morning.
- The cat is hiding under the bed.
- We will travel by car.
- She sat beside her friend.
- He walked through the forest.
- They are heading towards the park.
Intermediate Level Preposition Practice
This worksheet is designed for intermediate learners and challenges them with prepositions that are slightly more complex. It includes commonly used prepositional phrases.
Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.
- He apologized ___ being late.
- They are interested ___ learning new languages.
- She is good ___ mathematics.
- He is responsible ___ the team’s performance.
- We are looking forward ___ the holidays.
- She is afraid ___ heights.
- The company specializes ___ software development.
- He insisted ___ finishing the work on time.
- She succeeded ___ solving the problem.
- He thanked them ___ their help.
Answer Key
Worksheet Type | Answers |
---|---|
Fill in the Blanks | on, at, on, on, for, at, at, on, to, behind |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | (a), (c), (a), (b), (a), (a), (a), (d), (a), (a) |
Prepositions of Time and Place | at, in, on, at, on, in, in, on, at, at |
Identifying Prepositions in Sentences | across, to, on, at, since, under, by, beside, through, towards |
Intermediate Level Preposition Practice | for, in, at, for, to, of, in, on, in, for |
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