Prepositions
Position WordsWords that tell WHERE something is!
📖 What are Prepositions?
A preposition is a word that tells us WHERE something is. The cat is on the mat. The book is under the table. The bird is in the tree.
Prepositions answer the question “WHERE?” They tell the position of one thing in relation to another. Once you learn these little words, you can describe exactly where things are!
💡 The Rule
Prepositions answer the question “WHERE?” They tell the position of one thing in relation to another.
🎯 Key Concept
🐱 The cat is on the mat.
📚 The book is under the table.
🐦 The bird is in the tree.
📋 Common Prepositions
Inside something
On top of something
Below something
Next to something
At the back
Before something
In the middle of two
Close to something
📍 Examples & Usage
Learn with examples organized by type!
Position Prepositions
More Position Words
Direction Prepositions
📢 Read & Say Practice
Say each preposition and point to show the position!
✏️ Fill in the Preposition
Choose the right answer!
1. The cat is ___ the table. (on top)
2. The ball is ___ the bed. (below)
3. I sit ___ my best friend. (next to)
4. The fish is ___ the water. (inside)
🎯 Where Is It?
Click each sentence to identify the preposition!
Click any word to check!
📝 Sentence Reading Practice
Read sentences and spot the prepositions!
The cat sat on the mat.
The fish swims in the pond.
My bag is under the chair.
I stand in front of the class.
The temple is near my house.
Memory Trick
Remember: Imagine a cat and a box. The cat can be in the box, on the box, under the box, beside the box, behind the box. Each position = a different preposition!
🎮 Prepositions Quiz
Test what you’ve learned!
“The cat is ___ the mat.” (on top)
“Fish swim ___ water.” (inside)
“The ball is ___ the bed.” (below)
“I sit ___ my friend.” (next to)
“Teacher stands ___ the class.”
“My house is ___ the school.” (close)
“The bird flew ___ the tree.” (above)
“I sit ___ mom and dad.” (middle)
🎉 Quiz Complete!
0/8Fun Facts
There are over 150 prepositions in English! But you only need to know about 20 common ones to speak English well.
Some prepositions are made of 2 or 3 words, like “in front of”, “next to”, and “far from”. These are called “compound prepositions”!
🧠 Tips for Parents
Hide & Describe
Hide a toy and describe where it is: “It’s UNDER the pillow!” Let your child find it and describe back.
Point & Say
Point to objects: “Where is the ball?” → “The ball is ON the chair.” Daily practice builds habit.
Photo Descriptions
Show family photos: “Where is Papa?” → “He is BESIDE Amma.” Uses prepositions naturally.