Class 5 Worksheet on Preposition Errors: Editing Practice [For Kids]

Class 5 Worksheet on Preposition Errors: Editing Practice [For Kids]

Have you ever written “I am good in math” and wondered if it sounded right? The correct way is “I am good at math.” That small word – “at” instead of “in” – is called a preposition. In Grade 5, you learn how to use prepositions correctly. This English worksheet on editing preposition errors helps you practice finding and fixing common mistakes with prepositions. Whether you are writing a sentence, a paragraph, or a story, using the right preposition makes your English clearer and more accurate.

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What Is the Topic?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. Common prepositions include: in, on, at, for, since, from, to, with, of, about, among, between, across, through, than, and by. This worksheet focuses on correcting common preposition errors that Grade 5 students often make. Examples of errors from the worksheet: “She is good in math” should be “She is good at math.” “He is fond on cricket” should be “He is fond of cricket.” “They went to the market at Monday” should be “They went to the market on Monday.” “I am angry on him” should be “I am angry with him.” “She is afraid from dogs” should be “She is afraid of dogs.”

What’s in This Worksheet?

1. Underline the words – identifying preposition errors in sentences (page 3)
2. Multiple choice questions – choosing the correct preposition to complete each sentence (pages 4 and 5)
3. Sentence rewriting – correcting preposition errors in sentences (pages 6 and 7)
4. Fill in the blanks – completing a paragraph with the correct prepositions (page 8)
5. Paragraph writing – writing a short paragraph about a favorite hobby using correct prepositions (page 9)
6. A variety of common preposition errors and their corrections

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips

This worksheet focuses on identifying and correcting preposition errors. Here are important examples of errors and corrections from the worksheet:

Common preposition errors (page 3):
- Incorrect: She is good in math. Correct: She is good at math.
- Incorrect: He is fond on cricket. Correct: He is fond of cricket.
- Incorrect: They went to the market at Monday. Correct: They went to the market on Monday.
- Incorrect: I am angry on him. Correct: I am angry with him.
- Incorrect: She is afraid from dogs. Correct: She is afraid of dogs.
- Incorrect: He is interested for business. Correct: He is interested in business.
- Incorrect: We arrived to the station. Correct: We arrived at the station.
- Incorrect: She is married with Raj. Correct: She is married to Raj.
- Incorrect: He is different than me. Correct: He is different from me.
- Incorrect: Please listen on my words. Correct: Please listen to my words.

Other correct prepositions (pages 4 and 5):
- The cat jumped over the wall.
- She has been waiting since 5 am.
- I will meet you in the evening.
- He divided the chocolates among his friends.
- The school is closed on Sunday.
- She is proud of her achievements.
- The dog ran across the street.
- I prefer tea to coffee.
- He has been ill since last week.
- The gift belongs to my sister.

Through exercises such as multiple choice questions and fill in the blanks, students develop a clear understanding of how to use prepositions correctly.

Why Is It Important to Learn This?

Learning correct preposition usage helps students write and speak more accurately. It allows them to:
- Avoid common grammar mistakes
- Express relationships between words clearly
- Sound more natural when speaking English

This skill is essential for school assignments, everyday conversations, and standardized tests. The worksheet shows how changing just one small word can make a big difference in meaning.

Where Will This Knowledge Help You?

Understanding prepositions helps students in:
- School exams where preposition questions are asked
- Writing sentences and paragraphs correctly
- Speaking English more naturally and accurately
- Reading comprehension and understanding sentence structure

It also improves overall grammar skills as prepositions are used in almost every sentence.

How to Use This Worksheet?

1. Attempt each question independently without help
2. Read each sentence carefully and identify the preposition error
3. For the multiple choice questions, choose the preposition that sounds correct in the sentence
4. For the sentence rewriting exercises, correct the preposition in each sentence
5. For the fill-in-the-blanks paragraph, choose the correct preposition from the options
6. Review your answers after completing the worksheet
7. Compare your responses with the answer key provided below
8. Practice regularly to improve accuracy

The solutions follow the exact worksheet order, so students should compare their answers carefully.

Important Tips and Tricks

1. Remember these common preposition pairs:
  - Good at (not “good in”)
  - Fond of (not “fond on”)
  - Afraid of (not “afraid from”)
  - Angry with (not “angry on”)
  - Interested in (not “interested for”)
  - Arrive at (not “arrive to”)
  - Married to (not “married with”)
  - Different from (not “different than”)
  - Listen to (not “listen on”)
  - Proud of (not “proud for”)
  - Belongs to (not “belongs for”)

2. For time: use “at” for specific times (at 6 am), “on” for days (on Monday), “in” for months or parts of the day (in the evening)

3. For place: use “at” for specific points (at the station), “in” for enclosed spaces (in the room), “on” for surfaces (on the table)

4. For the paragraph fill-in-the-blanks, read each sentence separately and think about which preposition fits best

5. For paragraph writing, check your prepositions carefully before finishing

6. Examiners expect you to use the correct prepositions in your writing

Complete Answer Key

Page 3 – Underline the Words

Note: This exercise asks students to underline the preposition errors in each sentence. Here are the errors to underline:

1. She is good in math. (error: “in” – should be “at”)
2. He is fond on cricket. (error: “on” – should be “of”)
3. They went to the market at Monday. (error: “at” – should be “on”)
4. I am angry on him. (error: “on” – should be “with”)
5. She is afraid from dogs. (error: “from” – should be “of”)
6. He is interested for business. (error: “for” – should be “in”)
7. We arrived to the station. (error: “to” – should be “at”)
8. She is married with Raj. (error: “with” – should be “to”)
9. He is different than me. (error: “than” – should be “from”)
10. Please listen on my words. (error: “on” – should be “to”)

Page 4 – Multiple Choice Questions

1. The cat jumped ______ the wall.
  b) over

2. She has been waiting ______ 5 am.
  b) since

3. I will meet you ______ the evening.
  b) in

4. He divided the chocolates ______ his friends.
  a) among

5. The school is closed ______ Sunday.
  c) on

Page 5 – Multiple Choice Questions (continued)

6. She is proud ______ her achievements.
  b) of

7. The dog ran ______ the street.
  a) across

8. I prefer tea ______ coffee.
  c) to

9. He has been ill ______ last week.
  c) since

10. The gift belongs ______ my sister.
   a) to

Pages 6 and 7 – Sentence Rewriting (Corrected sentences)

Page 6:

1. The bird is sitting in the branch.
  Corrected: The bird is sitting on the branch.

2. She is tired from walking.
  Corrected: She is tired of walking. (or “from” can be acceptable, but “of” is more common. The worksheet likely expects “of.”)

3. He apologized about being late.
  Corrected: He apologized for being late.

4. The movie starts in 7 pm.
  Corrected: The movie starts at 7 pm.

5. She is worried of her exam.
  Corrected: She is worried about her exam.

Page 7:

6. He jumped in the river.
  Corrected: He jumped into the river.

7. The keys are on the drawer.
  Corrected: The keys are in the drawer.

8. She is allergic with dust.
  Corrected: She is allergic to dust.

9. He is responsible of this mess.
  Corrected: He is responsible for this mess.

10. They are excited for the trip.
   Corrected: They are excited about the trip.

Page 8 – Exercise No. 4 (Fill in the Blanks)

Read the paragraph. Fill in each blank with the correct preposition from the options in the brackets.

Ravi woke up at 6 am. He got ready for school. His school is located in Pune. He is good at cricket. He is also fond of reading books. Yesterday, he was angry with his friend. His friend is different from others. Ravi arrived at school late. He apologized to his teacher. The teacher was not angry with him. Ravi sat on his chair. He listened to the lesson carefully. After school, Ravi went to the library. He is interested in reading storybooks. He borrowed a book about animals. He sat on a comfortable chair. He read for two hours. He returned the book to the librarian before leaving.

Page 9 – Exercise No. 5

Write a short paragraph about your favorite hobby using correct prepositions.

Note: This is a writing task. The answer will be written by the student. The paragraph should describe the student’s favorite hobby and must use prepositions correctly.

Sample answer: “My favorite hobby is playing cricket. I play cricket with my friends in the park near my house. We usually play on Saturday afternoons. I am good at batting. My friend Ravi is good at bowling. We are fond of this game because it keeps us active. Sometimes, I arrive at the park early to practice. I am not afraid of the ball when it comes fast. I listen to my coach’s advice carefully. After playing, I go home and drink water. I am proud of my improvement in cricket. This hobby belongs to my heart.”

Answers may vary as long as the paragraph is about a favorite hobby and uses correct prepositions.

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Practicing this English worksheet for Grade 5 on editing preposition errors helps students become more confident in using small but important words correctly. With regular practice, students can improve their grammar skills and write sentences that are clear, accurate, and natural.

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