Prepositions of place · Grade 2
In Grade 2 you learn: prepositional phrases of place.
Prepositions of place show where something is: in the box, on the shelf, under the bed, between the chairs. They come before a noun or a pronoun, and together they make a phrase that answers Where?
Key facts
- Place: in (inside), on (touching the top or a surface), under (below), next to, between (one thing on each side), behind, in front of, above, opposite.
- at is for a point or a place where something happens: at the door, at the bus stop, at school, at home.
- A prepositional phrase of place is the preposition and the words after it: behind the old shed, next to the window.
Worked examples
Example 1
Where is the ball? Use under, on or in: The ball is ___ the box. (You can't see it.)
Answer: in
Example 2
Choose on or under: The cup is ___ the table. (It is touching the top.)
Answer: on
Example 3
Which preposition fits? The dog jumped ___ the fence.
Answer: over
Example 4
Choose a preposition: The cat is sleeping ___ the sofa and the wall.
Answer: between
Example 5
Choose in, on or at: We are waiting ___ the bus stop.
Answer: at
Example 6
Find the prepositional phrase of place: The children played behind the old shed.
Answer: behind the old shed
Example 7
Write a sentence that says where the shop is, using opposite or next to.
Answer: The shop is opposite the school. (or The shop is next to the bank.)