Prepositions of Place: in, on, under, next to, between, behind, in front of

A2 Elementary · English Grammar Lesson

Language Focus

Prepositions of place tell us where something is.

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Listening

Listen to the description of the bedroom.

Let me describe my bedroom. My bed is next to the window, and there's a small lamp on the bedside table. Under the bed, there's a pair of slippers and an old box. Between the bed and the wardrobe, there's a comfortable armchair. My books are in the bookshelf, next to the desk. Behind the door, there's a full-length mirror. In front of the window, there's a small desk where I do my homework. On the desk, there's a laptop and a cup of pens. My cat likes to sleep under the desk, next to my feet.

1. True or False

Based on the listening text, decide if each statement is true or false.

2. Multiple Choice

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.

3. Matching

Match each preposition to its correct meaning.

4. Gap Fill

Complete each sentence with the correct preposition of place.

5. Word Order

Click the words in the correct order to make a sentence.

6. Word Sort

Click a preposition, then click the category it belongs to.

7. Complete the Conversation

Two people are arranging furniture. Complete the conversation with the correct prepositions.

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