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Let's solve this preposition worksheet step by step. The goal is to fill in each blank with the correct preposition from the list on the right:
in, at, about, for, on, like, by, with, out, of, up, off, to
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- We're talking about the subject of the book.
- Correct preposition: about
✔ about
> *I read a book about dolphins.*
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- He kept it for later, specifically for dessert.
- Correct preposition: for
✔ for
> *My brother saved his cookie for dessert.*
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- She went to a place (the store).
- Correct preposition: to
✔ to
> *My grandma went to the clothing store.*
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- The dog was on the couch and needs to come down.
- "Get off" is a common phrase meaning to leave something.
- Correct preposition: off
✔ off
> *My dad told our dog to get off the couch.*
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- You went with someone else.
- Correct preposition: with
✔ with
> *I went to the carnival with my friend.*
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- This means you did it by yourself – alone.
- Correct preposition: by
✔ by
> *I brushed my teeth by myself.*
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- She moved the laundry up the stairs.
- Correct preposition: up
✔ up
> *My sister carried her laundry up the stairs.*
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- Clothes are stored inside the closet.
- Correct preposition: in
✔ in
> *I keep my clothes in the closet.*
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- He went for something — likely to get it.
- "Went for" means he went to get or buy something.
- Correct preposition: for
✔ for
> *My grandpa went for an ice cream.*
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- The bike is outside the house.
- "Out" can be used as a preposition meaning outside.
- Correct preposition: out
✔ out
> *I keep my bike out my house.*
(Note: More naturally, we might say "outside," but "out" works here.)
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- Meaning: similar to yours.
- Correct preposition: like
✔ like
> *My puppy is just like yours.*
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- Something being part of a group.
- Correct preposition: of
✔ of
> *I found a puzzle piece that is part of a set.*
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- Placing something on top of a surface.
- Correct preposition: on
✔ on
> *My mom put a vase on the table.*
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1. about
2. for
3. to
4. off
5. with
6. by
7. up
8. in
9. for
10. out
11. like
12. of
13. on
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- about: topic of a book
- for: purpose or future use
- to: direction toward a place
- off: away from a surface
- with: company or accompaniment
- by: self-reliance
- up: direction upward
- in: inside a container or space
- out: outside (informal usage)
- like: similarity
- of: part of a whole
- on: surface contact
All answers use common prepositional phrases in natural English.
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable answer key!
in, at, about, for, on, like, by, with, out, of, up, off, to
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1. I read a book ________ dolphins.
- We're talking about the subject of the book.
- Correct preposition: about
✔ about
> *I read a book about dolphins.*
---
2. My brother saved his cookie ________ dessert.
- He kept it for later, specifically for dessert.
- Correct preposition: for
✔ for
> *My brother saved his cookie for dessert.*
---
3. My grandma went ________ the clothing store.
- She went to a place (the store).
- Correct preposition: to
✔ to
> *My grandma went to the clothing store.*
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4. My dad told our dog to get ________ the couch.
- The dog was on the couch and needs to come down.
- "Get off" is a common phrase meaning to leave something.
- Correct preposition: off
✔ off
> *My dad told our dog to get off the couch.*
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5. I went to the carnival ________ my friend.
- You went with someone else.
- Correct preposition: with
✔ with
> *I went to the carnival with my friend.*
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6. I brushed my teeth ________ myself.
- This means you did it by yourself – alone.
- Correct preposition: by
✔ by
> *I brushed my teeth by myself.*
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7. My sister carried her laundry ________ the stairs.
- She moved the laundry up the stairs.
- Correct preposition: up
✔ up
> *My sister carried her laundry up the stairs.*
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8. I keep my clothes ________ the closet.
- Clothes are stored inside the closet.
- Correct preposition: in
✔ in
> *I keep my clothes in the closet.*
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9. My grandpa went ________ an ice cream.
- He went for something — likely to get it.
- "Went for" means he went to get or buy something.
- Correct preposition: for
✔ for
> *My grandpa went for an ice cream.*
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10. I keep my bike ________ my house.
- The bike is outside the house.
- "Out" can be used as a preposition meaning outside.
- Correct preposition: out
✔ out
> *I keep my bike out my house.*
(Note: More naturally, we might say "outside," but "out" works here.)
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11. My puppy is just ________ yours.
- Meaning: similar to yours.
- Correct preposition: like
✔ like
> *My puppy is just like yours.*
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12. I found a puzzle piece that is part ________ a set.
- Something being part of a group.
- Correct preposition: of
✔ of
> *I found a puzzle piece that is part of a set.*
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13. My mom put a vase ________ the table.
- Placing something on top of a surface.
- Correct preposition: on
✔ on
> *My mom put a vase on the table.*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. about
2. for
3. to
4. off
5. with
6. by
7. up
8. in
9. for
10. out
11. like
12. of
13. on
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- about: topic of a book
- for: purpose or future use
- to: direction toward a place
- off: away from a surface
- with: company or accompaniment
- by: self-reliance
- up: direction upward
- in: inside a container or space
- out: outside (informal usage)
- like: similarity
- of: part of a whole
- on: surface contact
All answers use common prepositional phrases in natural English.
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable answer key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions worksheets.
