Grade 1 Term 3 English Home Language Prepositions poster and ... - Free Printable

Let’s go through each picture one by one and figure out where the unicorn is in relation to the box (or boxes).

We’re looking for prepositions like: on, under, behind, in front of, inside, between, next to, etc.

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1. The unicorn is standing on top of the box → on

2. The unicorn is peeking from behind the box → behind

3. The unicorn is floating or jumping above the box → above (or “over” — but “above” is more precise here)

4. The unicorn is standing below the box → under (since it’s directly beneath)

Wait — actually, looking again: in #4, the box is above the unicorn, so the unicorn is under the box.

5. Only the head and neck are visible over the box → that means the body is inside or behind? Actually, since we see only the top part, it’s likely inside the box with its head sticking out → in or inside

But let’s be careful — if you can only see the head over the top, it’s probably inside the box.

6. The unicorn is clearly inside the box → in

7. The unicorn is surrounded by four boxes — one on each side → so it’s between them → between

8. The unicorn is standing with boxes on both sides → also between two boxes? Wait — there’s one box to the left and one to the right? Actually, looking: one box is to the left-front, one to the right-back? Hmm.

Actually, in #8: the unicorn is standing with a box to its left and another to its right — so it’s between them.

But wait — maybe “next to”? Let’s check positions:

In #8: unicorn is in the middle, with one box on its left and one on its right → yes, between

9. The box is hanging or placed above the unicorn → so unicorn is under the box → under

10. Unicorn is standing beside the box → next to

11. Box is alone at first, then unicorn appears far away at bottom right — but the line is under the box, and unicorn is not near it. Wait — look carefully: in #11, the box is drawn, and then below the line, the unicorn is shown separately — meaning the unicorn is far from the box? But that’s not a standard preposition.

Wait — perhaps the intention is that the unicorn is away from or not near the box? But that’s not typical.

Actually, re-examining: in #11, the box is drawn, and then the unicorn is drawn separately at the bottom right, with a line underneath the box — suggesting that the unicorn is not associated with the box? That doesn’t make sense.

Alternatively — maybe it’s a trick? Or perhaps the unicorn is behind the page? No.

Wait — perhaps in #11, the unicorn is outside the scene? But that’s not helpful.

Another idea: maybe the unicorn is far from the box — but again, not a standard preposition.

Let me think differently — perhaps in #11, the box is empty and the unicorn is somewhere else — but the question is “position of the unicorn” relative to the box.

Looking at the image again mentally: in #11, the box is drawn, and then the unicorn is drawn at the very bottom right corner, separate from the box — so the unicorn is away from the box? But we need a preposition.

Perhaps it’s beside but far? Still “next to”?

Wait — no, in #10 it’s “next to”, and in #11, the unicorn is much farther.

Actually, I think there might be a mistake in my interpretation.

Let me list all answers again carefully:

1. on
2. behind
3. above
4. under
5. in (head sticking out)
6. in
7. between (surrounded by 4 boxes)
8. between (two boxes on either side)
9. under (box is above unicorn)
10. next to
11. ???

For #11 — perhaps the unicorn is outside the box? But the box is closed and empty.

Wait — maybe the unicorn is not near the box — but that’s not a preposition.

Another thought: in some worksheets, if the object is not interacting, they might say “away from” or “far from”, but those aren’t standard prepositions taught early.

Perhaps it’s a typo or misdrawn? Or maybe the unicorn is behind the viewer? No.

Let’s consider: in #11, the box is drawn, and then the unicorn is drawn at the bottom right, with a line under the box — perhaps the line is for writing, and the unicorn is just placed there to indicate it’s not related? But that doesn’t help.

Wait — perhaps in #11, the unicorn is under the line? But the line is for writing the answer.

I think I need to assume that in #11, the unicorn is far from the box, but since that’s not standard, maybe it’s beside but distant — still “next to”?

No, let’s look for consistency.

Perhaps in #11, the unicorn is outside the box — but the box is closed, so “outside” could work.

“Outside” is a valid preposition.

Yes! In #11, the box is closed and empty, and the unicorn is somewhere else — so the unicorn is outside the box.

That makes sense.

So:

11. outside

Now let’s compile the final answers:

1. on
2. behind
3. above
4. under
5. in
6. in
7. between
8. between
9. under
10. next to
11. outside

Double-checking:

- #5: unicorn’s head is over the box, body inside → “in” is correct.
- #7: surrounded by four boxes → “between” is acceptable (though sometimes “among”, but “between” is fine for multiple objects).
- #8: two boxes, one on each side → “between”
- #11: unicorn not in or on the box → “outside”

Yes, this seems consistent.

Final Answer:
1. on
2. behind
3. above
4. under
5. in
6. in
7. between
8. between
9. under
10. next to
11. outside