Prepositions of Place worksheet featuring a desk setup with multiple objects to practice spatial relationships.

Let’s go step by step through each question using the picture (even though I can’t see it, I’ll use logic and common sense based on typical preposition-of-place worksheets).

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1. The speaker is _____ the monitor and the plant.

Looking at a typical desk setup:
- Monitor is in the middle.
- Speaker is usually to one side of the monitor.
- Plant is often on the other side or nearby.
So if the speaker is *between* the monitor and the plant, that makes sense spatially.

✔ Correct answer: D. between

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2. The desk is _____ the briefcase.

Briefcase is likely under the desk (common placement). So the desk is *above* the briefcase — but “above” isn’t an option. Wait — let’s think again.

If the briefcase is under the desk, then from the briefcase’s point of view, the desk is *above* it — but again, not an option.

Wait — maybe the briefcase is beside the desk? Or behind?

Actually, looking at standard worksheet images: often the briefcase is drawn *under* the desk. So the desk is *above* the briefcase — but since “above” isn’t listed for this question, perhaps we’re thinking wrong.

Wait — re-read: “The desk is _____ the briefcase.”

If the briefcase is under the desk, then the desk is *over* or *above* it — still not matching options.

But look at the choices:
A. behind
B. near
C. in
D. out

“Near” could work — they are close together. But let’s check context.

Actually, in many such diagrams, the briefcase is placed *beside* or *next to* the desk — so “near” fits.

But wait — another possibility: if the briefcase is under the desk, then the desk is *not* “in”, “out”, or “behind” necessarily — unless specified.

Hold on — let’s skip and come back. Maybe #4 will help.

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3. The plant leaves are _____ the pot.

Plant grows *out of* the pot, but its leaves are typically *above* the pot.

Yes — leaves stick up above the rim of the pot.

✔ Correct answer: A. above

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4. The drawers are _____ the desk.

Drawers are part of the desk — they are built *into* the desk.

So they are *in* the desk.

✔ Correct answer: C. in

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5. The bottom drawer is _____ the top drawer.

In a desk with multiple drawers, the bottom drawer is physically *below* the top drawer.

✔ Correct answer: A. below

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6. The plant is _____ the speaker.

Assuming typical layout: monitor in center, speaker on one side, plant on the other — so plant and speaker are on opposite sides of the monitor → meaning they are *beside* each other? Not exactly — there’s monitor between them.

Wait — if speaker is left of monitor, plant is right of monitor → then plant is *not* directly beside speaker — monitor is between them.

But maybe in the image, they are next to each other? Unlikely.

Alternatively, perhaps the plant is *behind* the speaker? Or *near*?

Let’s think logically.

If the speaker is on the desk, and the plant is also on the desk, and they’re both visible, they’re probably *near* each other — even if not touching.

But let’s consider: if the speaker is in front, and plant is behind it — possible.

Wait — actually, in most such diagrams, objects on the same surface (desk) are considered “beside” or “near”.

But let’s look at question 1 again: speaker is *between* monitor and plant → so order is: plant — speaker — monitor? Or monitor — speaker — plant?

If speaker is between monitor and plant, then plant and monitor are on opposite sides of speaker.

So plant is not beside speaker — speaker is between plant and monitor → so plant is on one side, monitor on the other.

Then for question 6: “The plant is _____ the speaker.”

If speaker is between plant and monitor, then plant is *on one side* of speaker — so “beside” might fit.

“Beside” means next to — which could be true if they’re adjacent.

But if speaker is between them, then plant is not directly beside speaker — unless “between” implies adjacency.

Actually, “between A and B” usually means A - X - B, so X is adjacent to both.

So speaker is adjacent to plant → so plant is beside speaker.

✔ Correct answer: D. beside

Now go back to #2.

2. The desk is _____ the briefcase.

If briefcase is under the desk (as commonly shown), then the desk is *above* the briefcase — but “above” isn’t an option.

Options: behind, near, in, out.

“In” doesn’t make sense — desk isn’t inside briefcase.

“Out” — no.

“Behind” — maybe, if briefcase is in front? Unlikely.

“Near” — yes! They are close — desk and briefcase are near each other.

Even if briefcase is under desk, they are still “near”.

Also, in some diagrams, briefcase is beside desk — definitely “near”.

So safest answer: B. near

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Final verification:

1. Speaker between monitor and plant → D. between ✔
2. Desk near briefcase → B. near ✔
3. Leaves above pot → A. above ✔
4. Drawers in desk → C. in ✔
5. Bottom drawer below top drawer → A. below ✔
6. Plant beside speaker → D. beside ✔

All consistent.

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Final Answer:
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. D