Select the best preposition to match the picture
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π Select the Best Preposition to Match the Picture π
| What is a Preposition? |
- A preposition tells where or when something is.
- It shows the position or place of a person, animal, or object.
- Common prepositions:
π in, on, under, behind, in front of, next to, between, above, below
| How to Use Prepositions with Pictures |
| Preposition | Meaning | Example with Picture |
|---|---|---|
| π’ In | Inside something | π The apple is in the basket. |
| π’ On | On top of something | π The book is on the table. |
| π’ Under | Beneath something | πΆ The dog is under the chair. |
| π’ Behind | At the back of something | π The bike is behind the car. |
| π’ In front of | Ahead of something | π¦ The boy is in front of the house. |
| π’ Next to | Beside something | π± The cat is next to the dog. |
| π’ Between | In the middle of two things | π³ The swing is between the trees. |
| π’ Above | Higher than something | βοΈ The kite is above the tree. |
| π’ Below | Lower than something | π The fish is below the water. |
| Tips to Select the Best Preposition π |
- Look at the picture carefully π β Where is the object?
- Ask yourself βWhere?β or βWhen?β β°
- Choose the preposition that shows the correct position or time β
| Practice Activity π¨ |
Show a picture and ask:
- β Where is the cat?β π±
- βThe cat is ______ the chair.β
β Answer: under
- Show a picture of a ball on a box: β½π¦
- βThe ball is ______ the box.β
β Answer: on
| Fun Trick π |
- Make a mini preposition story with toys or objects at home:
- Put a toy in, on, under, or behind something and ask your friends/family to guess the preposition! ππ§Έ
Let’s practice!ποΈ

