Let’s go through each picture one by one and fill in the blank with the correct preposition: “on,” “in,” or “next to.”
1.
Rooster on the roof
The rooster is standing on top of the roof. So we say:
→ It’s
on the roof.
2.
Goose in the yard
The goose is walking around inside the yard area. We usually say something is “in” a yard when it’s within its boundaries.
→ It’s
in the yard.
3.
Cow next to the barn
The cow is standing beside the barn, not inside it. So we use “next to.”
→ It’s
next to the barn.
4.
Pig in the mud
The pig is lying down inside the muddy patch — so it’s surrounded by mud. That means “in.”
→ It’s
in the mud.
5.
Cat on the fence
The cat is balancing on top of the fence. When something is on top of a surface like that, we say “on.”
→ It’s
on the fence.
6.
Horse next to the tree
The horse is standing beside the tree, not under it or in it. So “next to” fits best.
→ It’s
next to the tree.
Now let’s double-check:
- Rooster → on roof
✔
- Goose → in yard
✔
- Cow → next to barn
✔
- Pig → in mud
✔
- Cat → on fence
✔
- Horse → next to tree
✔
All make sense based on where the animals are pictured.
Final Answer:
It’s
on the roof.
It’s
in the yard.
It’s
next to the barn.
It’s
in the mud.
It’s
on the fence.
It’s
next to the tree.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of farm worksheet for preschool.
