Explanation:
Let’s go through each sentence one by one and choose the correct preposition. Remember: prepositions show relationships like *where*, *when*, or *with whom* something happens.
1.
I went to the play ________ my friend last night.
→ We use
with when we do something *together* with someone.
✔ Correct:
with
2.
He stayed awake ________ midnight.
→ For specific times (like *midnight*, *3 p.m.*, *noon*), we use
until if it means “up to that time.”
He stayed awake *until* midnight = he fell asleep at midnight.
✔ Correct:
until
3.
They walked ________ the river.
→ If they walked *alongside* the river (not across or into it), we say
along.
✔ Correct:
along
4.
The restaurant is ________ the highway.
→ When something is *next to* a road or highway, we usually say
beside or
next to, but in standard grammar exercises like this,
beside is common. However, sometimes
off is used (e.g., “off the highway” = near an exit). But here, since it's a basic worksheet, and no context suggests an exit,
beside is safer. Wait — let’s double-check:
Common phrases:
- *on the highway* = driving on it (not for a restaurant)
- *by the highway* = acceptable and very common
- *beside the highway* = also correct
In many school worksheets,
by is preferred for locations near roads. Let’s confirm with typical usage: “The gas station is by the highway.” Yes —
by is most natural here.
✔ Correct:
by
5.
You have to sit ________ Tim and Stacey.
→ Between two people → use
between.
✔ Correct:
between
6.
Jay was upset ________ his mom.
→ When someone is upset *because of* someone else, we use
with (e.g., upset *with* someone).
✘ Not *about* (that’s for topics), not *at* (less common for people).
✔ Correct:
with
7.
We found a puppy ________ of a box.
→ Inside a container → use
inside.
✔ Correct:
inside
8.
Jack saw a cat sitting ________ the bench.
→ If the cat is *on top of* the bench (not under or beside), we say
on.
✔ Correct:
on
Now let’s list all answers clearly:
1. with
2. until
3. along
4. by
5. between
6. with
7. inside
8. on
Final Answer:
1. with
2. until
3. along
4. by
5. between
6. with
7. inside
8. on
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheets pdf.
