Fun Prepositions of Place Exercises for Grade 2 Kids [PDF]

Fun Prepositions of Place Exercises for Grade 2 Kids [PDF]
Last Updated At: 6 Mar 2026
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Fun Prepositions of Place Exercises for Grade 2 Kids [PDF]

Describing where things are placed becomes exciting when children can clearly see and understand positions around them. This Grade 2 English grammar worksheet on Prepositions helps students practice important position words like in, on, under, behind, above, next to, near, between, and in front of through engaging fun exercises. By carefully observing pictures and reading sentences, students build confidence in using prepositions of place correctly.

What Is Prepositions of Place?

Prepositions of place are words that tell us where a person, animal, or thing is located. In this Grade 2 worksheet, students practice words such as in, on, under, behind, above, next to, near, between, and in front of.

These words help describe positions clearly. For example, a ball can be under a table, a cat can be in a box, and a dog can be behind a door. Understanding these words helps students form complete and meaningful sentences.

This English grammar worksheet helps students:
• Identify prepositions in sentences  
• Choose correct prepositions from picture clues  
• Fill in blanks correctly  
• Rearrange words to form proper sentences  

What’s in This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes five structured activities:

1. Underline the Preposition (in/ on/ under/ behind).  
2. Look at each set of pictures and choose the correct preposition (in/ on/ under/ behind).  
3. Observe the picture and tick the correct sentences.  
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition — in, on, under, behind.  
5. Rearrange the words to form correct sentences using prepositions of place.  

The activities move from identification to application and sentence construction, helping students strengthen grammar step by step.

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips

Definitions

Prepositions of place are words that show the position of one object in relation to another.

Examples from the worksheet:

A ball under a table  
A cat in a box  
A book on a shelf  
A dog behind a door  
A pencil in a pencil case  
A hat on a chair  
A shoe under the bed  
A boy behind a curtain  
A doll in the basket  
A clock on the wall  

Techniques

• Read the sentence carefully.  
• Identify the word that shows position.  
• Look closely at picture details before choosing answers.  

Quick Learning Tips

• in shows inside.  
• on shows on top of a surface.  
• under shows below.  
• behind shows at the back.  
• above shows over something.  
• next to shows beside.  
• near shows close to.  
• between shows in the middle of two things.  
• in front of shows ahead of something.  

Why Is It Important to Learn This?

Prepositions of place help students describe surroundings clearly and correctly. These words are essential for strong sentence formation in speaking and writing.

In Grade 2, mastering prepositions builds grammar confidence and improves communication skills.

Where Will This Knowledge Help You?

Students will use this knowledge in:

• School exams  
• Picture description tasks  
• Story writing  
• Daily classroom speaking activities  

This English grammar worksheet strengthens understanding through structured practice.

How to Use This Worksheet?

1. Attempt each exercise independently.  
2. Observe pictures carefully before answering.  
3. Review all answers after completing the worksheet.  
4. Compare carefully with the answer key below. The answers follow the exact worksheet order.  
5. Practice regularly for better accuracy.  

Important Tips and Tricks

1. Always focus on the position shown in the sentence or picture.  
2. Read all options before selecting the correct preposition.  
3. In fill in the blanks, imagine the object’s location.  
4. In rearranging words, identify the subject and verb first.  
5. Write complete and neat sentences to score full marks.  

Complete Answer Key

Exercise-1  
Underline the Preposition (in/ on/ under/ behind).

A ball __under__ a table  
A cat __in__ a box  
A book __on__ a shelf  
A dog __behind__ a door  
A pencil __in__ a pencil case  
A hat __on__ a chair  
A shoe __under__ the bed  
A boy __behind__ a curtain  
A doll __in__ the basket  
A clock __on__ the wall  

Exercise-2  
Look at each set of pictures and choose the correct preposition (in/ on/ under/ behind).

In  
On  
Under  
Behind  
In  
On  
In front of  
Under  

Exercise-3  
Observe the picture and tick the correct sentences.

The envelope is under the table.  
The cushion is on the sofa.  

Exercise-4  
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition — in, on, under, behind.

1. The ball is under the table.  
2. The cat is hiding under the sofa.  
3. My books are in my bag.  
4. The cup is on the shelf.  
5. Rahul is standing behind the tree.  
6. The phone is on the table.  
7. My shoes are under the bed.  
8. A sparrow is sitting on the branch.  
9. The pen is in the box.  
10. The cow is standing behind the hut.  

Exercise-5  
Rearrange the words to form correct sentences using prepositions of place.

is / in / the / pencil / box / the  
The pencil is in the box.

chair / is / on / the / bag / the  
The bag is on the chair.

table / the / under / cat / the / is  
The cat is under the table.

cupboard / the / in / are / toys / the  
The toys are in the cupboard.

the / is / behind / boy / the / tree  
The boy is behind the tree.

bottle / shelf / the / is / on / the  
The bottle is on the shelf.

dog / hut / is / behind / the / the  
The dog is behind the hut.

This Grade 2 English grammar worksheet on Prepositions gives complete practice with prepositions of place through structured and engaging activities. Regular practice will help students use position words accurately in both speaking and writing.

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