Position Perfect: Simple Prepositions (In, On, Under, Behind) for Class 2

This Grade 2 grammar worksheet introduces young learners to simple prepositions — in, on, under, and behind. Through engaging and practical exercises, students learn how to describe the position of objects and people clearly in everyday situations.

Why Simple Prepositions Matter in Grammar?

Understanding simple prepositions helps children:
1. Describe where things are located.
2. Build clearer and more detailed sentences.
3. Improve both speaking and writing skills.
4. Strengthen their understanding of spatial relationships.

This worksheet includes fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice questions, sentence rewriting, and paragraph writing. Each activity helps students recognise correct preposition usage and apply it confidently.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences using in, on, under, or behind from the word bank. This builds practical understanding of object placement.

Exercise 2 – True or False 
Students identify whether the preposition used in each sentence makes sense logically.

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence accurately.

Exercise 4 – Replace and Rewrite 
Students replace the given preposition with another suitable word from the box and rewrite the sentence correctly.

Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing 
Students write five original sentences using in, on, under, and behind.

Help your child confidently describe locations and improve grammar clarity with structured preposition practice.

Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. in 
2. under 
3. behind 
4. on 
5. under 
6. on 
7. under 
8. behind 
9. in 
10. behind 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. False 
2. True 
3. False 
4. True 
5. False 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. True 
10. True 

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. on 
2. under 
3. on 
4. in 
5. under 
6. on 
7. under 
8. in 
9. under 
10. on 

Exercise 4 – Replace the Preposition (Sample Correct Answers) 
1. The ball is under the bed. 
2. The cat sleeps on the chair. 
3. The clock is on the wall. 
4. Riya keeps books in the bag. 
5. The shoes are under the bed. 
6. The dog hides behind the tree. 
7. The toy is in the box. 
8. The bag is behind the bench. 
9. The pen is in the bag. 
10. The boy stands behind the door. 

Exercise 5 – Write Five Sentences 
Answers may vary.

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