Let’s go step by step to fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions:
on, in, near, between, under.
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1.
The cat is sitting _______ the chair.
→ The cat is on top of the chair →
on
2.
The books are _______ the table.
→ Books are placed on the surface of the table →
on
3.
The shoes are _______ the table.
→ Shoes are below the table, on the floor →
under
4.
The clock is _______ the table.
→ Clock is on the surface of the table →
on
5.
The dog is sitting _______ the box.
→ Dog is inside the box →
in
6.
The table is _______ the chair and the box.
→ Table is positioned in the middle of chair (left) and box (right) →
between
7.
The chair is _______ the table.
→ Chair is next to the table, not under or on it — “near” fits best here →
near
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Final Answer:
The cat is sitting
on the chair.
The books are
on the table.
The shoes are
under the table.
The clock is
on the table.
The dog is sitting
in the box.
The table is
between the chair and the box.
The chair is
near the table.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions worksheets.
