Preposition practice worksheet for students to fill in blanks with correct prepositions.
Worksheet titled "Use the Prepositions" with directions to complete sentences using prepositions like up, behind, between, through, towards, into, on, above, across, over.
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Let's solve this preposition worksheet step by step. The goal is to choose the correct preposition from the given list:
Prepositions to use:
- up
- behind
- between
- through
- towards
- into
- on
- above
- across
- over
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- "Climbed" suggests movement upward.
- The best fit is up.
✔ Answer: up
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- "Trailed" means followed behind.
- So, the friends were coming behind them.
✔ Answer: behind
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- Mike is sitting between two people — Kelly and Ryan.
- This describes a position in the middle of two others.
✔ Answer: between
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- She walked through the door (passing from outside to inside).
- "Through" implies moving from one side to another, especially through an opening.
✔ Answer: through
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- She walked toward her teacher — approaching her.
- "Towards" shows direction toward someone or something.
✔ Answer: towards
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- Placing an object on top of a surface.
- "On" is used for surfaces.
✔ Answer: on
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- Reaching into a drawer means putting hand inside.
- "Into" indicates entering the space of the drawer.
✔ Answer: into
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- "High" suggests elevation — the gold star is placed above the silver star.
- "Above" means higher in position.
✔ Answer: above
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- Moving from one side to the other across the room.
- "Across" refers to movement from one side to the opposite side.
✔ Answer: across
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- "Crossed" the bridge — going from one side to the other.
- "Over" is often used with bridges to show movement across a structure.
- However, across also works here, but "over" emphasizes going above the water/road.
- But "crossed over the bridge" is more natural than "crossed across the bridge".
- Actually, both can be correct, but in this context, over is slightly better.
Wait — let's check:
- "Crossed over the bridge" = yes, common usage.
- "Crossed across the bridge" = also acceptable, but "across" is more about direction; "over" implies elevation.
But in standard English, we say:
> "They crossed over the bridge."
So:
✔ Answer: over
However, note that across is also grammatically correct here, but over fits better when talking about bridges.
But wait — the word "across" is already in the list, and it's often used with "crossed":
> "They crossed across the bridge" – this is redundant because "crossed" already implies movement across.
So, better to use over.
✔ Final answer: over
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1. up
2. behind
3. between
4. through
5. towards
6. on
7. into
8. above
9. across
10. over
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1. Mike and Kelly were careful as they climbed up the high rock wall.
2. They were followed by their two friends who trailed behind.
3. All four children arrived at school and Mike sat between Kelly and Ryan.
4. Just then, Mrs. Smith, their teacher walked through the door and into the room.
5. Kelly rose from her seat and walked towards her teacher.
6. Kelly smiled and set an apple on her teacher’s desk.
7. Mrs. Smith reached into her drawer and pulled out a large, gold star.
8. Kelly raced to her chart and placed the gold star high above her silver star.
9. Kelly skipped across the room with a smile on her face.
10. After school, the four friends crossed over the bridge to go home.
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Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific preposition!
Prepositions to use:
- up
- behind
- between
- through
- towards
- into
- on
- above
- across
- over
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1. Mike and Kelly were careful as they climbed _____________ the high rock wall.
- "Climbed" suggests movement upward.
- The best fit is up.
✔ Answer: up
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2. They were followed by their two friends who trailed _____________.
- "Trailed" means followed behind.
- So, the friends were coming behind them.
✔ Answer: behind
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3. All four children arrived at school and Mike sat _____________ Kelly and Ryan.
- Mike is sitting between two people — Kelly and Ryan.
- This describes a position in the middle of two others.
✔ Answer: between
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4. Just then, Mrs. Smith, their teacher walked _____________ the door and into the room.
- She walked through the door (passing from outside to inside).
- "Through" implies moving from one side to another, especially through an opening.
✔ Answer: through
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5. Kelly rose from her seat and walked _____________ her teacher.
- She walked toward her teacher — approaching her.
- "Towards" shows direction toward someone or something.
✔ Answer: towards
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6. Kelly smiled and set an apple _____________ her teacher’s desk.
- Placing an object on top of a surface.
- "On" is used for surfaces.
✔ Answer: on
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7. Mrs. Smith reached _____________ her drawer and pulled out a large, gold star.
- Reaching into a drawer means putting hand inside.
- "Into" indicates entering the space of the drawer.
✔ Answer: into
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8. Kelly raced to her chart and placed the gold star high _____________ her silver star.
- "High" suggests elevation — the gold star is placed above the silver star.
- "Above" means higher in position.
✔ Answer: above
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9. Kelly skipped _____________ the room with a smile on her face.
- Moving from one side to the other across the room.
- "Across" refers to movement from one side to the opposite side.
✔ Answer: across
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10. After school, the four friends crossed _____________ the bridge to go home.
- "Crossed" the bridge — going from one side to the other.
- "Over" is often used with bridges to show movement across a structure.
- However, across also works here, but "over" emphasizes going above the water/road.
- But "crossed over the bridge" is more natural than "crossed across the bridge".
- Actually, both can be correct, but in this context, over is slightly better.
Wait — let's check:
- "Crossed over the bridge" = yes, common usage.
- "Crossed across the bridge" = also acceptable, but "across" is more about direction; "over" implies elevation.
But in standard English, we say:
> "They crossed over the bridge."
So:
✔ Answer: over
However, note that across is also grammatically correct here, but over fits better when talking about bridges.
But wait — the word "across" is already in the list, and it's often used with "crossed":
> "They crossed across the bridge" – this is redundant because "crossed" already implies movement across.
So, better to use over.
✔ Final answer: over
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✔ Final Answers:
1. up
2. behind
3. between
4. through
5. towards
6. on
7. into
8. above
9. across
10. over
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✔ Full Completed Sentences:
1. Mike and Kelly were careful as they climbed up the high rock wall.
2. They were followed by their two friends who trailed behind.
3. All four children arrived at school and Mike sat between Kelly and Ryan.
4. Just then, Mrs. Smith, their teacher walked through the door and into the room.
5. Kelly rose from her seat and walked towards her teacher.
6. Kelly smiled and set an apple on her teacher’s desk.
7. Mrs. Smith reached into her drawer and pulled out a large, gold star.
8. Kelly raced to her chart and placed the gold star high above her silver star.
9. Kelly skipped across the room with a smile on her face.
10. After school, the four friends crossed over the bridge to go home.
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Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific preposition!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheets.
