Here's the completed worksheet with explanations for each answer:
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Prepositions Worksheet (Fill-in Part 1)
Directions: Fill-in each sentence with a preposition from the word bank.
Word Bank:
along down across beyond underneath after against
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1. I looked ________ the hill at the many houses below.
✔ down
*Explanation:* “Look down” means to direct your gaze toward something lower in position — here, looking from the top of the hill downward to the houses.
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2. Make sure to check ________ your bed for your shoes.
✔ underneath
*Explanation:* “Underneath” means directly below or beneath something — shoes are often found under the bed.
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3. ________ we go to the movies, we will go eat at a restaurant.
✔ After
*Explanation:* “After” indicates time sequence — eating at the restaurant happens following the movie.
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4. I leaned ________ the side of the wall.
✔ against
*Explanation:* “Lean against” is a common phrase meaning to rest or support yourself by pressing on a surface — here, the wall.
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5. Can you walk ________ with me as we go shopping?
✔ along
*Explanation:* “Walk along” means to move forward together in the same direction — walking beside someone during shopping.
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6. If you look ________ those trees, you will see a cabin.
✔ beyond
*Explanation:* “Beyond” means farther away than something — the cabin is located past or behind the trees.
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7. We will walk ________ the street when it is safe.
✔ across
*Explanation:* “Walk across” means to move from one side to the other — crossing the street.
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Directions: Write a sentence with each preposition listed.
8. among -
✔ *The cat hid among the tall grass.*
*Explanation:* “Among” means surrounded by or in the midst of multiple things — here, the cat is hidden within several blades of grass.
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9. towards -
✔ *She walked towards the park entrance.*
*Explanation:* “Towards” indicates direction or movement in the direction of something — heading in the direction of the park.
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10. to -
✔ *I gave the book to my friend.*
*Explanation:* “To” can show direction or recipient — here, the book is being given in the direction of/for the benefit of the friend.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. down
2. underneath
3. After
4. against
5. along
6. beyond
7. across
8. (Example) The cat hid among the tall grass.
9. (Example) She walked towards the park entrance.
10. (Example) I gave the book to my friend.
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