English for Kids Step by Step: Prepositions Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve this "Prepositions of Place" worksheet step by step. The goal is to choose the correct preposition — ON, IN, or UNDER — for each picture based on where the object is located.

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🔹 Understanding the Prepositions:

- ON: Something is touching the surface from above (e.g., a book on a table).
- IN: Something is inside a closed space or container (e.g., a cat in a box).
- UNDER: Something is below another object (e.g., a cat under a table).

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Now, let’s go through each image and determine the correct preposition:

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1. Envelope with a letter

- The letter is inside the envelope.
- ✔ Answer: IN

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2. Polar bear on an ice block

- The bear is standing on top of the ice.
- ✔ Answer: ON

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3. Umbrella over a table and chairs

- The umbrella is above the table and chairs, covering them.
- So, it is over them — but the options are only on, in, under.
- The umbrella is not inside or under the table; it is on top of the pole, which is on the table?
- But actually, the umbrella is above the table, so the most accurate choice among the three is:
- It's over the table, but since "over" isn't an option, we must pick from on, in, under.
- However, the umbrella is not on the table, nor in or under.
- But looking closely: the umbrella is placed on the table (like a patio umbrella), so its base is on the table.
- ✔ Answer: ON

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4. Eggs in a basket

- The eggs are inside the basket.
- ✔ Answer: IN

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5. Submarine underwater

- The submarine is under the water surface.
- ✔ Answer: UNDER

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6. Bird in a cage

- The bird is inside the cage.
- ✔ Answer: IN

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7. Books on a shelf

- The books are sitting on top of the shelf.
- ✔ Answer: ON

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8. Pencils and ruler in a pencil case

- The pencils and ruler are inside the case.
- ✔ Answer: IN

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9. Sun above the hill

- The sun is above the hill.
- But again, no “above” option. Is it on, in, or under?
- The sun is not on the hill, not in the hill, and not under it.
- But the sun appears above the hill, so none fit perfectly.
- However, in simple terms, we might say the sun is over the hill, but since that's not an option, we have to consider if the sun is on the hill? No.
- But notice: the sun is above the hill — so it's not on, not in, not under.
- Wait — perhaps the image shows the sun rising or setting, and it’s on the horizon? But still, it’s not on the hill.
- Let’s reconsider: Is the sun "on" the hill? No. It’s above.
- But in children’s language, sometimes they use on for things that appear to be touching the sky/horizon.
- However, the best choice here is not clearly any of the three.
- But looking at the image: the sun is above the hill, so it’s not under or in.
- Since the sun is not physically on the hill, but above, and "on" means touching the surface, this one is tricky.
- However, in such worksheets, when the sun is shown rising or setting, it's often said to be on the hill or on the horizon.
- But technically, it’s above.
- Still, "on" is the closest acceptable answer in basic English for kids.
- ✔ Answer: ON *(commonly used in such contexts)*

> ⚠️ Note: This one is debatable, but for simplicity and consistency with early learners' language, ON is often accepted.

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✔ Final Answers:

| Image | Correct Preposition |
|------|---------------------|
| 1. Envelope with letter | IN |
| 2. Polar bear on ice | ON |
| 3. Umbrella over table | ON |
| 4. Eggs in basket | IN |
| 5. Submarine underwater | UNDER |
| 6. Bird in cage | IN |
| 7. Books on shelf | ON |
| 8. Pencils in case | IN |
| 9. Sun above hill | ON |

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📝 Summary of Answers:

1. IN
2. ON
3. ON
4. IN
5. UNDER
6. IN
7. ON
8. IN
9. ON

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This exercise helps children understand spatial relationships using basic prepositions. Great practice for early English learners! 🐱📚