Task: Fill in each blank with a preposition to complete the sentence.
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other parts of the sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or other relationships. Here are the solutions with explanations:
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#### 1. Susan keeps all her toys
in the cupboard.
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Explanation: "In" is used to indicate that the toys are inside the cupboard.
#### 2. You should not leave the wet clothes
on the bed.
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Explanation: "On" is used to indicate that the clothes are placed on top of the bed.
#### 3. Rebecca is
in the study room.
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Explanation: "In" is used to indicate that Rebecca is inside the study room.
#### 4. The music player is
on top of the table.
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Explanation: "On" is used to indicate that the music player is positioned on the surface of the table.
#### 5. Medicines should always be kept
in a separate container.
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Explanation: "In" is used to indicate that the medicines are stored inside a container.
#### 6. There is a slot
in the cabinet.
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Explanation: "In" is used to indicate that the slot is located inside the cabinet.
#### 7. John is
behind Jenny in the queue.
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Explanation: "Behind" is used to indicate John's position relative to Jenny in the queue.
#### 8. Luggage is kept
in the overhead compartment in a plane.
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Explanation: "In" is used to indicate that the luggage is stored inside the overhead compartment.
#### 9. The chair is
next to the clock in the living room.
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Explanation: "Next to" is used to indicate that the chair is positioned beside the clock.
#### 10. Jane swims
on the surface of the water.
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Explanation: "On" is used to indicate that Jane is swimming on top of the water's surface.
#### 11. The tool kit is
under the bed.
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Explanation: "Under" is used to indicate that the tool kit is positioned below the bed.
#### 12. She sat
beside me in the Science class.
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Explanation: "Beside" is used to indicate that she was seated next to the speaker in the class.
#### 13. The Statue of Liberty
is located in New York.
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Explanation: "In" is used to indicate that the Statue of Liberty is situated within the city of New York.
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Final Answers:
1.
in
2.
on
3.
in
4.
on
5.
in
6.
in
7.
behind
8.
in
9.
next to
10.
on
11.
under
12.
beside
13.
in
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. in, 2. on, 3. in, 4. on, 5. in, 6. in, 7. behind, 8. in, 9. next to, 10. on, 11. under, 12. beside, 13. in}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheet.
