Prepositions of Place -‘ in’, ‘on’, at’ [with Exercises PDF]

In English grammar, Preposition has a very crucial role in mastering the proper use of prepositions enhancing language proficiency and contributing to effective communication. With a solid grasp of the types of prepositions, you will be better prepared to navigate the intricate landscape of the English language. After all, prepositions of the place play a significant role in conveying the location of people, objects, and events. Some of the prepositions of place are in, on, at, behind, in front of, from, towards, across, etc. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of prepositions of place, exploring their meanings, usage, and examples to help you master the art of expressing location in English and exercise for students to brush up on their skills.

Also Read: Prepositions: Definition, Types, Examples and Exercise

What are Prepositions of Place?

As the standard definition, prepositions of place are words used to describe the location or position of something about another object or place. These prepositions help provide context about where something is located, whether it is above, below, beside, inside, outside, etc. Let’s explore the examples of prepositions of place to get a clear picture of prepositions.

Prepositions of Place Usage with Examples

The following tables contain rules for some of the most frequently used prepositions in English: 

Prepositions	Usage	Examples
In	Something that is inside another thing particularly (enclosed within limits)	Japan in the book in the car/in a taxi They look serious in this photo.
At	To refer to located at a specific place (a point)  for events  place where you are to do something typical (watch a movie, study, work)	at the library  at a concert/a party/at the cinema school/work
On	On a surface (not enclosed)  for a certain side (left, right)  for a floor in a building  for public transport for television, radio	She left the keys on the table. You go down this hall to the end. This is the third door on your left.   Her apartment is on the fourth floor.   She left her phone on the bus.   She can hear her brother on the radio.
To	Moving toward a specific place (the goal or end point of movement)	Every evening, she takes the bus to campus.
From	Refer to the origin or starting point	She used carrots from my garden
towards	Movement in the direction of something	She suddenly saw a dog running towards me.
across	Refers to movement from one side to another	Here is a coffee shop across the street.
through	Refers to movement from one side to another but ”in something”	They entered the room through an open window
between	Refers to a place ”in the middle” of two or more separate people or things	She was standing between my friend and his parents.
among	A place ”surrounded” by more than two people or things together as a group	Swiss is among the countries of Western Europe.

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Exercise on Preposition of Place

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions like “at,” “in,” “on,” “across” etc.,

1. The cat is sitting _______ the windowsill, watching the birds outside.
2. We had a picnic _______ the shade of a big oak tree.
3. The coffee mug is _______ the table, next to the newspaper.
4. The school is located _______ the corner of Maple Street and Elm Avenue.
5. I found my keys _______ the couch cushions.
6. The painting is hanging _______ the wall, opposite the entrance.
7. The restaurant is _______ the river, providing a scenic view.
8. The playground is _______ the park, behind the community centre.
9. The cat crawled _______ the bed and took a nap.
10. The train station is _______ the library, across from the post office.
11. The car is parked _______ the driveway, blocking the garage.
12. The beach house is _______ the beach, offering a stunning ocean view.
13. The hiking trail leads _______ the forest, ending at a beautiful lake.
14. The meeting room is _______ the second floor, near the elevators.
15. The bakery is _______ the street, next to the flower shop.

Answers Exercise on Use of Preposition of Time

Match your answers with the following sentences 👍

1. The cat is sitting on the windowsill, watching the birds outside.
2. We had a picnic in the shade of a big oak tree.
3. The coffee mug is on the table, next to the newspaper.
4. The school is located at the corner of Maple Street and Elm Avenue.
5. I found my keys between the couch cushions.
6. The painting is hanging on the wall, opposite the entrance.
7. The restaurant is by the river, providing a scenic view.
8. The playground is in the park, behind the community centre.
9. The cat crawled under the bed and took a nap.
10. The train station is across from the library, across from the post office.
11. The car is parked in the driveway, blocking the garage.
12. The beach house is on the beach, offering a stunning ocean view.
13. The hiking trail leads through the forest, ending at a beautiful lake.
14. The meeting room is on the second floor, near the elevators.
15. The bakery is across from the street, next to the flower shop.

Prepositions of Place Worksheet PDF

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