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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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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.

Key Terms

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

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 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.

2 .

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.

3 .

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'.

4 .

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.

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 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'.

7 .

Find the preposition in the following sentence.
The sun shone brightly on the mountaintop.

sun

shone

brightly

'On the mountaintop' describes where the sun was shining.

8 .

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.

9 .

Find the preposition in the following sentence.
Mrs. Jones poured hot coffee into her mug.