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๐⏰ Prepositions of Place, Time & Movement – Quick Summary:
Prepositions show relationships. Place prepositions tell where (in, on, at, under, between). Time prepositions tell when (at, on, in, before, after). Movement prepositions tell direction (to, into, onto, through, across). Choosing the right one depends on what you want to express.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and choose the correct preposition of place, time, or movement. Then click “Show Answer” to see the right word, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and choose the correct preposition of place, time, or movement. Then click “Show Answer” to see the right word, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
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Prepositions of place, time, and movement help us give clear directions and descriptions. For a refresher on the basics, peek at the
Prepositions hub.
And if you're ready for groups of words that act like prepositions, the
Prepositional Phrases worksheet
is a great next challenge.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's explore prepositions that tell us where, when, and in which direction.
Solved Q.1
"The cat is sleeping _____ the rug." (Place)
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Answer: on
Explanation: 'On' is used for surfaces. The rug is a surface, and the cat is resting on it.
Example: The book is on the shelf.
Explanation: 'On' is used for surfaces. The rug is a surface, and the cat is resting on it.
Example: The book is on the shelf.
Solved Q.2
"We will meet _____ Monday." (Time)
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Answer: on
Explanation: 'On' is used with specific days of the week. Monday is a day.
Example: She was born on a Friday.
Explanation: 'On' is used with specific days of the week. Monday is a day.
Example: She was born on a Friday.
Solved Q.3
"She walked _____ the room quietly." (Movement)
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Answer: into
Explanation: 'Into' shows movement from outside to inside. She entered the room.
Example: The children ran into the garden.
Explanation: 'Into' shows movement from outside to inside. She entered the room.
Example: The children ran into the garden.
Solved Q.4
"I have been waiting _____ 3 o'clock." (Time)
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Answer: since
Explanation: 'Since' is used for a point in time when an action started and continues. Here, waiting started at 3 and is still ongoing.
Example: She has been studying since morning.
Explanation: 'Since' is used for a point in time when an action started and continues. Here, waiting started at 3 and is still ongoing.
Example: She has been studying since morning.
Solved Q.5
"The pharmacy is _____ the bank and the post office." (Place)
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Answer: between
Explanation: 'Between' is used for something in the middle of two separate things (people, places, objects).
Example: She sat between her parents.
Explanation: 'Between' is used for something in the middle of two separate things (people, places, objects).
Example: She sat between her parents.
Solved Q.6
"He swam _____ the river." (Movement)
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Answer: across
Example: We walked across the field.
Example: We walked across the field.
Solved Q.7
"The shop closes _____ 9 pm." (Time)
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Answer: at
Example: The train leaves at noon.
Example: The train leaves at noon.
Solved Q.8
"There is a bridge _____ the river." (Place)
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Answer: over
Example: The plane flew over the mountains.
Example: The plane flew over the mountains.
Solved Q.9
"I will finish this work _____ an hour." (Time)
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Answer: in
Example: She'll be back in five minutes.
Example: She'll be back in five minutes.
Solved Q.10
"The cat jumped _____ the table." (Movement)
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Answer: onto
Example: He climbed onto the roof.
Example: He climbed onto the roof.
Solved Q.11
"She lives _____ a small town _____ the mountains."
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Answer: in; in
Example: He stayed in a village in the valley.
Example: He stayed in a village in the valley.
Solved Q.12
"The train passed _____ the tunnel." (Movement)
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Answer: through
Example: We walked through the forest.
Example: We walked through the forest.
Solved Q.13
"I like to wake up _____ sunrise." (Time)
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Answer: at
Example: The birds sing at dawn.
Example: The birds sing at dawn.
Solved Q.14
"He sat _____ me during the movie." (Place)
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Answer: beside / next to
Example: She stood beside her mother.
Example: She stood beside her mother.
Solved Q.15
"We have been friends _____ childhood." (Time)
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Answer: since
Example: She has loved music since she was five.
Example: She has loved music since she was five.
Solved Q.16
"The dog ran _____ the street." (Movement)
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Answer: across
Example: The children walked across the road carefully.
Example: The children walked across the road carefully.
Solved Q.17
"The temperature dropped _____ zero." (Place/Movement)
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Answer: below
Example: The valley lies below the hill.
Example: The valley lies below the hill.
Solved Q.18
"We usually go on holiday _____ summer." (Time)
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Answer: in
Example: Flowers bloom in spring.
Example: Flowers bloom in spring.
Solved Q.19
"She poured the milk _____ the glass." (Movement)
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Answer: into
Example: He put the coins into the jar.
Example: He put the coins into the jar.
Solved Q.20
"The museum is open _____ 10 am _____ 5 pm." (Time)
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Answer: from; to
Example: She works from Monday to Friday.
Example: She works from Monday to Friday.
Hindi has similar spatial and temporal words like เคे เคเคชเคฐ (on), เคे เค
ंเคฆเคฐ (into), and เคธे (from). See examples at the
Avyay Hub.
For a deeper look at groups of words beginning with prepositions, the
Prepositional Phrases worksheet
is an ideal follow‑up.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now choose the correct preposition for each sentence.
Practice Q.1
"The plane flew _____ the clouds." (Place)
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Answer: above
Example: Birds flew above the trees.
Example: Birds flew above the trees.
Practice Q.2
"I'll see you _____ Friday evening." (Time)
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Answer: on
Example: We met on Sunday morning.
Example: We met on Sunday morning.
Practice Q.3
"She walked _____ the stairs." (Movement)
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Answer: down / up
Example: He ran up the hill.
Example: He ran up the hill.
Practice Q.4
"The restaurant is _____ the corner of Main Street." (Place)
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Answer: at / on
Example: There's a cafรฉ on the corner.
Example: There's a cafรฉ on the corner.
Practice Q.5
"They have been married _____ ten years." (Time)
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Answer: for
Example: We waited for two hours.
Example: We waited for two hours.
Practice Q.6
"The ball rolled _____ the table." (Movement)
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Answer: off
Example: The cat jumped off the wall.
Example: The cat jumped off the wall.
Practice Q.7
"She was born _____ July." (Time)
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Answer: in
Example: School starts in June.
Example: School starts in June.
Practice Q.8
"He put his arm _____ her shoulders." (Place)
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Answer: around
Example: She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
Example: She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
Practice Q.9
"We travelled _____ car _____ the coast." (Movement/Place)
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Answer: by; along
Example: They cycled by bike along the river.
Example: They cycled by bike along the river.
Practice Q.10
"I'll be back _____ a few minutes." (Time)
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Answer: in
Example: Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.
Example: Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.
Practice Q.11
"The submarine went deep _____ the sea." (Place)
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Answer: under / below
Example: The fish swam under the coral.
Example: The fish swam under the coral.
Practice Q.12
"The shop is closed _____ lunchtime." (Time)
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Answer: during
Example: Please don't talk during the film.
Example: Please don't talk during the film.
Practice Q.13
"She jumped _____ the pool." (Movement)
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Answer: into
Example: He dived into the water.
Example: He dived into the water.
Practice Q.14
"The post office is just _____ the street." (Place)
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Answer: across
Example: She lives across the road.
Example: She lives across the road.
Practice Q.15
"I haven't seen him _____ last week." (Time)
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Answer: since
Example: She has been absent since Monday.
Example: She has been absent since Monday.
Practice Q.16
"The car drove _____ the garage." (Movement)
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Answer: into
Example: The bus pulled into the station.
Example: The bus pulled into the station.
Practice Q.17
"There is a beautiful painting _____ the fireplace." (Place)
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Answer: above
Example: The clock hangs above the door.
Example: The clock hangs above the door.
Practice Q.18
"We usually have coffee _____ the morning." (Time)
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Answer: in
Example: She goes jogging in the evening.
Example: She goes jogging in the evening.
Practice Q.19
"The children ran _____ the playground." (Movement)
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Answer: towards
Example: She walked towards the exit.
Example: She walked towards the exit.
Practice Q.20
"The store is open _____ 8 am _____ 8 pm." (Time)
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Answer: from; to / till
Example: We work from nine to five.
Example: We work from nine to five.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These sentences mix place, time, and movement prepositions. Choose carefully!
Challenge Q.1
"She walked _____ the door, _____ the hallway, and _____ the stairs."
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Answer: through; down; up (or down)
Example: He ran across the field, into the barn, and up the ladder.
Example: He ran across the field, into the barn, and up the ladder.
Challenge Q.2
"I'll meet you _____ the entrance _____ 7 pm _____ Friday."
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Answer: at; at; on
Example: She waited at the gate at noon on Sunday.
Example: She waited at the gate at noon on Sunday.
Challenge Q.3
"He has been living _____ this neighbourhood _____ 2010."
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Answer: in; since
Example: She has worked here in this office since January.
Example: She has worked here in this office since January.
Challenge Q.4
"The bird flew _____ the window and landed _____ the branch."
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Answer: through / out of; on
Example: The butterfly fluttered through the opening and rested on the leaf.
Example: The butterfly fluttered through the opening and rested on the leaf.
Challenge Q.5
"We drove _____ the tunnel and emerged _____ the other side."
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Answer: through; on
Example: The train passed through the mountain and arrived on the other side.
Example: The train passed through the mountain and arrived on the other side.
Challenge Q.6
"The cat is hiding _____ the bed, and the dog is waiting _____ the door."
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Answer: under; at / by
Example: The shoes are under the chair, and the bag is by the sofa.
Example: The shoes are under the chair, and the bag is by the sofa.
Challenge Q.7
"She arrived _____ the airport just _____ time for her flight."
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Answer: at; in
Example: He reached the station at the last moment, just in time.
Example: He reached the station at the last moment, just in time.
Challenge Q.8
"I live _____ 42, Park Street, _____ Kolkata."
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Answer: at; in
Example: She stays at 10, MG Road, in Bengaluru.
Example: She stays at 10, MG Road, in Bengaluru.
Challenge Q.9
"He threw the paper _____ the bin, but it landed _____ the floor."
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Answer: into / in; on
Example: She tossed the keys into the bowl, but they bounced on the table.
Example: She tossed the keys into the bowl, but they bounced on the table.
Challenge Q.10
"The cafรฉ is open _____ Monday _____ Saturday, _____ 9 am _____ 6 pm."
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Answer: from; to; from; to
Example: The library is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Example: The library is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What are prepositions of place?
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Answer: They tell us where something is located. Examples: in, on, at, under, over, above, below, between, among, beside, behind, in front of.
FAQ 2
What are prepositions of time?
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Answer: They tell us when something happens. Examples: at (at 5 pm), on (on Monday), in (in July), before, after, during, since, for, from...to.
FAQ 3
What are prepositions of movement?
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Answer: They show direction or motion. Examples: to, into, onto, through, across, along, towards, up, down, out of, off, around.
FAQ 4
What is the difference between 'in' and 'into'?
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Answer: 'In' shows position or location (The cat is in the box). 'Into' shows movement from outside to inside (The cat jumped into the box).
FAQ 5
What is the difference between 'on' and 'onto'?
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Answer: 'On' shows position on a surface (The book is on the table). 'Onto' shows movement to a surface (She put the book onto the table).
