Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct preposition based on the image provided.
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1. The cat is ................. the box.
Image: A cat is sitting
inside an open cardboard box.
✔ Correct preposition:
in
👉 *The cat is
in the box.*
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2. The cat is ................. the box.
Image: A cat is sitting
on top of a box labeled "CAT BOX".
✔ Correct preposition:
on
👉 *The cat is
on the box.*
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3. The cat is ................. the box.
Image: A cat is peeking out from a box — its head and tail are visible, but it’s mostly inside.
✔ Correct preposition:
out (as in "coming out of")
👉 *The cat is
out the box.*
> Note: This is a bit tricky. While "out" alone is not a full preposition, in this context, "out" is used as part of the phrase
"out of", but since only "out" is given as an option, and the image shows the cat emerging,
"out" is the best choice among the options.
But wait — let’s check: the options are
"out" and
"behind".
Since the cat is
not behind the box, and it's coming
out of the box, the intended answer is likely
"out".
👉 *The cat is
out the box.*
(Note: In proper English, we'd say "out of", but since only "out" is listed, it's acceptable here as a simplified version.)
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4. The fish is ................. the tank.
Image: A goldfish is swimming
inside a round fishbowl.
✔ Correct preposition:
in
👉 *The fish is
in the tank.*
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5. The shrimps is ................. the plate.
Image: Several shrimps are placed
on top of a plate.
✔ Correct preposition:
on
> Also note: "shrimps" should be "shrimps
are" — subject-verb agreement. But the task is about prepositions, so we focus on that.
👉 *The shrimps are
on the plate.*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The cat is
in the box.
2. The cat is
on the box.
3. The cat is
out the box.
4. The fish is
in the tank.
5. The shrimps are
on the plate.
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Explanation:
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In: Used when something is inside a container or enclosed space (like a box or tank).
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On: Used when something is touching the surface of another object (like a cat on a box or shrimps on a plate).
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Out: Suggests movement or position outside; here, the cat is partially emerging from the box.
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Behind: Indicates being at the back of something — not applicable in these images.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheet for kindergarten.
