Prepositions | 4th grade Writing Worksheet | GreatSchools - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions from the list:

Prepositions given:
at, by, for, from, in, of, off, on, through, to, up, with, into, under, about, towards, underneath, across, except, between

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Part 1: Fill in the blanks using the preposition list

We’ll go sentence by sentence and pick the best preposition that makes sense.

1. The toy boat was ____________ the CD-case.
→ A toy boat is usually *on* a CD case if it’s sitting there.
✔ on

2. She aimed ____________ the target.
→ You aim *at* something.
✔ at

3. The ball went ____________ the window.
→ If it went inside, it’s *through*. If it broke it, still *through*.
✔ through

4. I looked ____________ the table.
→ Looking *under* or *underneath*? Both work, but “under” is simpler and more common. Let’s use under.
✔ under

5. Try to fit the ball ____________ the box.
→ Putting something inside → into
✔ into

6. My car is parked ____________ around the corner.
→ This one is tricky. “Around” isn’t in the list. But we have “by” — as in “parked by the corner”. That works.
✔ by

7. The cat was hiding ____________ the bed.
→ Hiding *under* the bed is classic. We already used “under”, but let’s check if we can reuse? The instructions don’t say not to reuse. But maybe they want unique ones? Wait — actually, looking again: the first part says “choose the word that fits best from the list below” — doesn’t say “use each only once”. So reusing is okay unless specified. But let’s see later sentences — maybe we need variety. Alternatively, “underneath” is also an option. Since “under” is shorter and more common, and we haven’t used “underneath” yet, maybe save “under” for this and use “underneath” elsewhere? Actually, no — let’s stick with natural usage. “Hiding under the bed” is most natural. But wait — we already used “under” for #4. Let’s double-check #4: “I looked under the table” — yes, that’s fine. For #7, “hiding under the bed” — same preposition. Is that allowed? Probably yes. But let’s look ahead — maybe we can use “underneath” here to avoid repetition? Actually, “underneath” means the same thing. Let’s use underneath here to vary.
Wait — better idea: Let’s do #4 as “under” and #7 as “underneath” — both are acceptable.
But actually, let’s check the original worksheet logic — often these exercises allow reuse unless stated otherwise. To be safe, let’s assume reuse is allowed. But since “underneath” is available, and it’s less common, maybe use it here.
Actually, let’s just go with what sounds most natural:
#4: I looked under the table → very natural
#7: The cat was hiding under the bed → also very natural
So maybe reuse is fine. But let’s hold off and come back after doing all.

Alternatively, perhaps #4 could be “beneath”? Not in list. Only “under” and “underneath”. Let’s use under for #4 and underneath for #7 to use different words.
✔ underneath (for #7)

But wait — let’s count how many blanks there are. There are 10 blanks in Part 1. And 20 prepositions listed — so plenty to choose from, no need to reuse necessarily. Let’s try to use unique ones where possible.

Let me restart with careful selection:

1. The toy boat was on the CD-case. ✔ on
2. She aimed at the target. ✔ at
3. The ball went through the window. ✔ through
4. I looked under the table. ✔ under
5. Try to fit the ball into the box. ✔ into
6. My car is parked by around the corner. → Hmm, “by around” sounds odd. Maybe it’s “parked around the corner” — but “around” not in list. Wait — the sentence says: “My car is parked ____________ around the corner.” Oh! It might be “parked just around the corner” — but “just” not in list. Or maybe it’s “parked off around the corner”? No. Perhaps it’s a typo? Or maybe it’s “parked by the corner” — but it says “around the corner”. Another possibility: “parked down around the corner” — not in list. Wait — maybe it’s “parked up around the corner”? Like “up the street around the corner”? Possible. “Up” is in the list. Let’s try up.
“My car is parked up around the corner.” — That’s colloquial but acceptable.
✔ up

7. The cat was hiding underneath the bed. ✔ underneath
8. It is raining ____________ the most exciting time I’ve ever seen. → This seems like a mistake. “It is raining during...” but “during” not in list. Or “in”? “In the most exciting time” — possible. Or “at”? “At the most exciting time” — also possible. But “raining at the time” is okay. Let’s go with at.
✔ at — but we already used “at” for #2. Again, reuse? Maybe. Or use in? “Raining in the most exciting time” — less natural. “During” would be best, but not available. Perhaps it’s “for”? “Raining for the most exciting time” — no. Maybe it’s a misprint? Another thought: perhaps it’s “It is raining — ____________ the most exciting time...” meaning “except for”? But “except” is in the list. “Except the most exciting time” — doesn’t make sense. Wait — maybe it’s “It is raining, ____________ the most exciting time I’ve ever seen.” Still unclear. Perhaps it’s “despite”? Not in list. Let’s skip and come back.

Actually, rereading: “It is raining ____________ the most exciting time I’ve ever seen.” — This might be intended as “It is raining during...” but since “during” isn’t there, maybe in is the closest. Or perhaps at. Let’s tentatively put at, even though reused.

But let’s look at next:

9. It’s just one thing ____________ another! → Common phrase: “one thing after another” — but “after” not in list. Or “one thing to another”? Not quite. “One thing and another” — not in list. Wait — “from... to...” ? “From one thing to another” — yes! That’s a phrase. So: “It’s just one thing from another!” — no, that’s not right. “From one thing to another” — so the blank is between “thing” and “another”, so likely to.
“It’s just one thing to another!” — not standard. Standard is “one thing after another” or “from one thing to another”. So if the sentence is “It’s just one thing ____________ another!”, then to might fit if implying “from one thing to another”, but missing “from”. Alternatively, and? Not in list. Another possibility: besides? Not in list. Wait — “except”? “One thing except another” — no. Perhaps with? “One thing with another” — possible in some contexts. But let’s think differently. Maybe it’s “It’s just one thing following another” — not in list. I think the intended answer is to, assuming “from one thing to another” is implied. Or perhaps after — not available. Let’s check the list again: we have “from”, “to”, etc. Maybe it’s from? “One thing from another” — doesn’t sound right. Another idea: “It’s just one thing over another” — not in list. Perhaps it’s a trick. Let’s leave for now.

10. Let’s get ____________ a train. → Get on a train. But we already used “on” for #1. Reuse? Or get in a train? Usually “on” for trains. “Get aboard” — not in list. So probably on again. But let’s see if we can use onto? Not in list. Only “on”. So likely on.

This is getting messy. Let me list all 10 blanks and assign carefully, allowing reuse if necessary, but preferring unique where possible.

Blanks:

1. The toy boat was ____________ the CD-case. → on
2. She aimed ____________ the target. → at
3. The ball went ____________ the window. → through
4. I looked ____________ the table. → under
5. Try to fit the ball ____________ the box. → into
6. My car is parked ____________ around the corner. → Let’s interpret as “parked [somewhere] around the corner”. Best fit: up (as in “up the street”) or down — not in list. “By” — “parked by around the corner” — awkward. Perhaps it’s “parked off around the corner”? “Off” is in list. “Off around the corner” — not great. Another thought: maybe it’s “parked just around the corner” — “just” not in list. Perhaps the blank is for “near”? Not in list. I think the intended answer is by, ignoring the "around" or considering "by the corner". But the sentence says "around the corner", so maybe it's "parked down around the corner" — not available. Let’s go with up as in “up around the corner” — colloquial but used.
✔ up

7. The cat was hiding ____________ the bed. → underneath (to avoid repeating "under")
8. It is raining ____________ the most exciting time I’ve ever seen. → This must be during, but not in list. Closest: in or at. Let’s choose in — “raining in the most exciting time” — acceptable.
✔ in

9. It’s just one thing ____________ another! → Likely to, as in “from one thing to another”, even if “from” is missing. Or perhaps after — not available. Another possibility: besides — not in list. Wait — “except”? “One thing except another” — no. Perhaps with? “One thing with another” — possible. But I recall a phrase: “one thing leads to another” — so to is good.
✔ to

10. Let’s get ____________ a train. → on (even though used in #1) — or onto not available. So on.

But we have “from”, “for”, “of”, “off”, “towards”, “across”, “between”, “about”, “with” left unused. Maybe we missed some.

Let’s re-examine #8: “It is raining ____________ the most exciting time I’ve ever seen.” — Perhaps it’s “It is raining, except the most exciting time...” — meaning it rains all the time except during that time? That could work. “Except” is in the list.
“It is raining except the most exciting time I’ve ever seen.” — Grammatically, it should be “except during”, but colloquially, it might pass. Better than “in” or “at”. Let’s go with except.

Then #9: “It’s just one thing ____________ another!” — If we use from, “one thing from another” — not idiomatic. To is better. Or after — not available. What about following? Not in list. Perhaps next to? Not in list. Another idea: “It’s just one thing and another” — “and” not in list. I think to is the best bet.

#10: “Let’s get ____________ a train.” — Definitely on.

Now, let’s list our choices:

1. on
2. at
3. through
4. under
5. into
6. up
7. underneath
8. except
9. to
10. on ← reuse of "on"

But we have “from”, “for”, “of”, “off”, “towards”, “across”, “between”, “about”, “with” not used. Maybe #6 can be “off”? “Parked off around the corner” — not great. Or #8 could be “for”? “Raining for the most exciting time” — no. Perhaps #9 is “from”? “One thing from another” — still not good.

Another approach: perhaps #6 is “by”, and we accept “parked by around the corner” as “parked by [the area] around the corner”. A bit forced, but possible.

Or #6: “My car is parked ____________ around the corner.” — Maybe the blank is for “just”, but not in list. I think the intended answer is down, but not in list. Perhaps it’s a mistake, and it’s supposed to be “parked ____________ the corner”, then “by” or “at”. Given the constraints, I’ll go with by for #6, and adjust.

Let’s finalize with:

1. on
2. at
3. through
4. under
5. into
6. by (assuming "by the corner" despite "around")
7. underneath
8. except (as in "raining except during that time")
9. to (as in "from one thing to another")
10. on (reuse)

But to minimize reuse, let’s see if #10 can be “onto” — not in list. Or “in” — “get in a train” — sometimes used, but “on” is preferred. In British English, “get on a train” is standard. So probably on is correct, even if reused.

Perhaps the worksheet allows reuse. I think it’s fine.

Now, for the second part: “Now write ten sentences of your own, using the remaining prepositions in the list.”

Remaining prepositions not used in Part 1:
From our list of 20: at, by, for, from, in, of, off, on, through, to, up, with, into, under, about, towards, underneath, across, except, between

Used in Part 1: on, at, through, under, into, by, underneath, except, to, on (again) — so used: on, at, through, under, into, by, underneath, except, to

Remaining: for, from, of, off, up, with, about, towards, across, between

That’s 10 — perfect for 10 sentences.

So for Part 2, the student needs to write 10 sentences using: for, from, of, off, up, with, about, towards, across, between

But since the user didn’t ask for Part 2 to be solved, and the instruction is to solve the problem accurately, and the main task is filling the blanks in Part 1, I’ll focus on that.

However, the image shows both parts, but typically for such worksheets, Part 1 is the direct question, and Part 2 is creative writing. Since the user said "solve the problem", and Part 1 has specific answers, I'll provide those.

But to be thorough, let's confirm Part 1 answers.

After careful consideration, here are the best fits:

1. on
2. at
3. through
4. under
5. into
6. by (interpreting as "parked by the corner")
7. underneath
8. except (meaning "raining all the time except during that exciting time")
9. to (as in "leads to another")
10. on (standard for trains)

Even though "on" is used twice, it's necessary.

Some might argue for #6: "up" — "parked up around the corner" is common in speech. Let's switch #6 to "up" to avoid "by" which feels forced with "around".

So:

6. up

Then "by" is unused, but that's ok for Part 1; it will be used in Part 2.

Final decision for Part 1:

1. on
2. at
3. through
4. under
5. into
6. up
7. underneath
8. except
9. to
10. on

Yes.

Now, for the Final Answer, since the user wants the solution to the task, and the task is to fill in the blanks, I'll provide the filled-in sentences or just the prepositions in order.

Typically, for such worksheets, the answer is the list of prepositions for each blank.

So:

Final Answer:
1. on
2. at
3. through
4. under
5. into
6. up
7. underneath
8. except
9. to
10. on

Note: "on" is used twice, which is acceptable as the instructions do not prohibit reuse.

For Part 2, since it's open-ended ("write ten sentences of your own"), there's no single correct answer, so I won't provide it unless asked. The main solvable part is Part 1.

Thus, the final answer is the sequence of prepositions for the 10 blanks.