Preposition Worksheet for Class 5 | Grade1to6 - Free Printable
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Of course! Here is the completed worksheet with the correct prepositions filled in, along with a clear explanation for each answer.
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1. Susan keeps all her toys _inside_ the cupboard.
→ *Explanation:* Toys are stored *within* the boundaries of the cupboard. “Inside” indicates containment.
2. You should not leave the wet clothes _on_ the bed.
→ *Explanation:* Wet clothes are placed *on top of* the bed’s surface. “On” shows direct contact with a surface.
3. Rebecca is _in_ the study room.
→ *Explanation:* Rebecca is located *within* the enclosed space of the room. “In” is used for enclosed spaces.
4. The music player is _on_ top of the table.
→ *Explanation:* The player rests *on the surface* of the table. “On” is correct for surfaces.
5. Medicines should always be kept _in_ a separate container.
→ *Explanation:* Medicines are stored *within* the container. “In” indicates being enclosed or contained.
6. There is a slot _in_ the cabinet.
→ *Explanation:* The slot is part of or cut into the cabinet’s structure. “In” is used to show something is embedded or located within an object.
7. John is _after_ Jenny in the queue.
→ *Explanation:* In a line (queue), “after” means John comes later than Jenny — physically behind her.
8. Luggage is kept _in_ the overhead compartment in a plane.
→ *Explanation:* Luggage is stored *within* the compartment. “In” is used for enclosed storage spaces.
9. The chair is _beside_ the clock in the living room.
→ *Explanation:* “Beside” means next to or at the side of. The chair is positioned adjacent to the clock.
10. Jane swims _on_ the surface of the water.
→ *Explanation:* She is floating or moving *on top of* the water. “On” is used for surfaces.
11. The tool kit is _under_ the bed.
→ *Explanation:* The kit is located below the bed, hidden from view. “Under” indicates position beneath something.
12. She sat _beside_ me in the Science class.
→ *Explanation:* She sat next to you — at your side. “Beside” is the correct preposition for adjacency.
13. The Statue of Liberty _is_ in New York.
→ *Note:* This sentence doesn’t need a preposition from the list — it requires the verb “is” to complete the sentence correctly.
→ *Explanation:* The sentence is stating a fact about location: “The Statue of Liberty *is* in New York.” It’s not asking for a preposition of position but rather a linking verb. If forced to choose from the list, none fit grammatically — “in” would be redundant (“is in in New York?”). So the correct answer is “is”, even though it’s not on the preposition list.
*(This may be a trick question or typo in the worksheet.)*
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| Sentence | Preposition | Reason |
|----------|-------------|--------|
| 1 | inside | Contained within |
| 2 | on | On top of a surface |
| 3 | in | Within an enclosed space |
| 4 | on | On top of a surface |
| 5 | in | Stored within a container |
| 6 | in | Embedded within an object |
| 7 | after | Later in sequence/line |
| 8 | in | Stored within a compartment |
| 9 | beside | Next to |
| 10 | on | On the surface |
| 11 | under | Below something |
| 12 | beside | Next to |
| 13 | is *(not a preposition)* | Verb needed for sentence completion |
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. inside
2. on
3. in
4. on
5. in
6. in
7. after
8. in
9. beside
10. on
11. under
12. beside
13. is *(grammatically required, not a preposition)*
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these prepositions!
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✔ Completed Worksheet: Preposition of Position and Place
1. Susan keeps all her toys _inside_ the cupboard.
→ *Explanation:* Toys are stored *within* the boundaries of the cupboard. “Inside” indicates containment.
2. You should not leave the wet clothes _on_ the bed.
→ *Explanation:* Wet clothes are placed *on top of* the bed’s surface. “On” shows direct contact with a surface.
3. Rebecca is _in_ the study room.
→ *Explanation:* Rebecca is located *within* the enclosed space of the room. “In” is used for enclosed spaces.
4. The music player is _on_ top of the table.
→ *Explanation:* The player rests *on the surface* of the table. “On” is correct for surfaces.
5. Medicines should always be kept _in_ a separate container.
→ *Explanation:* Medicines are stored *within* the container. “In” indicates being enclosed or contained.
6. There is a slot _in_ the cabinet.
→ *Explanation:* The slot is part of or cut into the cabinet’s structure. “In” is used to show something is embedded or located within an object.
7. John is _after_ Jenny in the queue.
→ *Explanation:* In a line (queue), “after” means John comes later than Jenny — physically behind her.
8. Luggage is kept _in_ the overhead compartment in a plane.
→ *Explanation:* Luggage is stored *within* the compartment. “In” is used for enclosed storage spaces.
9. The chair is _beside_ the clock in the living room.
→ *Explanation:* “Beside” means next to or at the side of. The chair is positioned adjacent to the clock.
10. Jane swims _on_ the surface of the water.
→ *Explanation:* She is floating or moving *on top of* the water. “On” is used for surfaces.
11. The tool kit is _under_ the bed.
→ *Explanation:* The kit is located below the bed, hidden from view. “Under” indicates position beneath something.
12. She sat _beside_ me in the Science class.
→ *Explanation:* She sat next to you — at your side. “Beside” is the correct preposition for adjacency.
13. The Statue of Liberty _is_ in New York.
→ *Note:* This sentence doesn’t need a preposition from the list — it requires the verb “is” to complete the sentence correctly.
→ *Explanation:* The sentence is stating a fact about location: “The Statue of Liberty *is* in New York.” It’s not asking for a preposition of position but rather a linking verb. If forced to choose from the list, none fit grammatically — “in” would be redundant (“is in in New York?”). So the correct answer is “is”, even though it’s not on the preposition list.
*(This may be a trick question or typo in the worksheet.)*
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📝 Summary of Key Prepositions Used:
| Sentence | Preposition | Reason |
|----------|-------------|--------|
| 1 | inside | Contained within |
| 2 | on | On top of a surface |
| 3 | in | Within an enclosed space |
| 4 | on | On top of a surface |
| 5 | in | Stored within a container |
| 6 | in | Embedded within an object |
| 7 | after | Later in sequence/line |
| 8 | in | Stored within a compartment |
| 9 | beside | Next to |
| 10 | on | On the surface |
| 11 | under | Below something |
| 12 | beside | Next to |
| 13 | is *(not a preposition)* | Verb needed for sentence completion |
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. inside
2. on
3. in
4. on
5. in
6. in
7. after
8. in
9. beside
10. on
11. under
12. beside
13. is *(grammatically required, not a preposition)*
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these prepositions!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheet 6th grade.