Let's solve this
"Prepositions of Place" worksheet step by step. The goal is to
write the correct preposition under each picture based on the position of the parrot in relation to the box.
We are given a list of possible prepositions at the bottom:
- to the right of
- to the left of
- in
- on
- under
- behind
- in front of
- next to
- over
- up
- down
- out of
- into
- between
- through
Now, let’s go through each image row by row and determine the correct preposition.
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Row 1:
1.
Parrot behind the box → Already labeled:
behind ✔
2.
Parrot between two boxes →
between
3.
Parrot flying downward (arrow pointing down) →
down
4.
Parrot standing on top of the box →
on
✔ Row 1:
behind,
between,
down,
on
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Row 2:
1.
Parrot to the left of the box →
to the left of
2.
Parrot going into the box (arrow shows movement into) →
into
3.
Parrot inside the box →
in
4.
Parrot between two boxes (side by side) →
between
✔ Row 2:
to the left of,
into,
in,
between
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Row 3:
1.
Parrot on top of the box →
on
2.
Parrot coming out of the box (arrow showing exit) →
out of
3.
Parrot going up from inside the box (arrow upward) →
up
4.
Parrot above the box, not touching →
over
✔ Row 3:
on,
out of,
up,
over
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Row 4:
1.
Parrot to the right of the box →
to the right of
2.
Parrot flying upward (arrow pointing up) →
up
3.
Box falling over the parrot (parrot under the box) →
under
4.
Parrot next to the box →
next to
✔ Row 4:
to the right of,
up,
under,
next to
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Final Answers:
| Picture | Preposition |
|--------|-------------|
| 1 | behind |
| 2 | between |
| 3 | down |
| 4 | on |
| 5 | to the left of |
| 6 | into |
| 7 | in |
| 8 | between |
| 9 | on |
| 10 | out of |
| 11 | up |
| 12 | over |
| 13 | to the right of |
| 14 | up |
| 15 | under |
| 16 | next to |
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✔ Complete Worksheet Answer Key:
Row 1:
- behind
- between
- down
- on
Row 2:
- to the left of
- into
- in
- between
Row 3:
- on
- out of
- up
- over
Row 4:
- to the right of
- up
- under
- next to
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📝 Explanation:
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"Behind": The bird is at the back of the box.
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"Between": The bird is in the space between two boxes.
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"Down": Movement downward (arrow).
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"On": Bird is sitting on top.
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"To the left of": Bird is on the left side of the box.
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"Into": Motion entering the box.
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"In": Bird is inside the box.
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"Out of": Bird is exiting the box.
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"Up": Moving upward (or being above).
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"Over": Above the box, not touching it.
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"Under": Box is above the bird; bird is beneath it.
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"Next to": Bird is beside the box.
This exercise helps learners visualize spatial relationships using common English prepositions.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions of place worksheet.