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Prepositions

Prepositions tell us where or when something happens. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils understand how to use prepositions clearly in sentences and stories.

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Fascinating Fact:

Pirates love prepositions because they use them to find treasure under the X.

In KS2 English, pupils learn that prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word. They help describe position, time, and direction.

  • Preposition: A word that shows where or when something is, such as in, under, beside, or after.
  • Object: The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition, completing the meaning.
  • Phrase: A group of words that work together as part of a sentence.
What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word that tells you where or when something happens, such as on, in, under, or before.

Can you give examples of prepositions?

Yes. Common examples include under the table, over the rainbow, beside the chair, and before lunchtime.

Why are prepositions important?

Prepositions make sentences clearer by showing how words are connected, helping readers understand where or when something happens.

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1 .
Find the prepositions in the following sentence.
The man was standing near the edge of the stage.
man, standing
near, edge
near, of
edge, stage
'Near the edge' describes the man's location; 'of the stage' explains the relationship between 'stage' and 'edge'.
2 .
Find the prepositions in the following sentence.
After calm reflection, I made a promise to myself not to lose my temper again.
After, not
After, to
made, lose
lose, temper
'After calm reflection' describes a time; 'to myself' describes the relationship between 'a promise' and 'myself'.
3 .
Find the prepositions in the following sentence.
The train went through the tunnel and then over the bridge.
The, tunnel
through, then
through, over
then, over
'Through the tunnel' and 'over the bridge' both describe location.
4 .
Find the preposition in the following sentence.
The sun shone brightly on the mountaintop.
sun
shone
brightly
on
'On the mountaintop' describes where the sun was shining.
5 .
Find the prepositions in the following sentence.
At midnight, the bell in the ancient tower began to toll.
At, in
bell, in
the, tower
tower, to
'At midnight' describes a time; 'in the ancient tower' describes a place; 'to toll' is a verb, however, so 'to' is not a preposition in this case.
6 .
Find the preposition in the following sentence.
She found the rusty old key beneath a flowerpot.
found
rusty
beneath
flowerpot
'Beneath a flowerpot' describes the key's location.
7 .
Find the prepositions in the following sentence.
In the last minute of the match, he kicked the ball between the posts.
In, of, between
last, of, ball
minute, between, posts
kicked, the, the
'In the last minute' describes the time; 'of the match' explains the relationship between 'minute' and 'match'; 'between the posts' describes a location.
8 .
Find the prepositions in the following sentence.
On Mondays, I usually go to the library.
On, usually
On, to
I, go
to, library
'On Mondays' describes a time; 'to the library' describes a place.
9 .
Find the preposition in the following sentence.
The kitten, who had been hiding under the duvet, pounced suddenly.
had
been
under
suddenly
'Under the duvet' describes the kitten's location.
10 .
Find the preposition in the following sentence.
Mrs. Jones poured hot coffee into her mug.
poured
into
her
mug
'Into her mug' describes where the coffee is being poured.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is a preposition?

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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