Prepositions of Place: above, below, near, opposite, beside, inside, outside

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 town centre.

Let me describe my town centre. The bakery is beside the bank, and there's a clock above the door of the town hall. Below the town hall, there's an underground car park. The cinema is opposite the supermarket, so you can see it from the supermarket's entrance. The pharmacy is near the bus stop, just a short walk away. The library is also near the bus stop, on the other side of the road. Yesterday it started raining, so we waited inside the cafe until it stopped. Later, there was a long queue outside the cinema for the new film, but luckily the queue moved quickly.

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

Someone is asking for directions in the town centre. Complete the conversation with the correct prepositions.

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