In – at – down – between – up – on – under – onto – beside – next – into –

over – along – before – after

Above are some examples of prepositions, but there might be others you can
use. Complete this worksheet and then talk about it with your class about
why each preposition is used and if there are any alternatives. Not all the
words above are used and there may be some different ones you can use.

1. I want to go ____________ the supermarket.

2. Let´s see who is coming _________ the party tonight.
3. We are going _________ the beach this afternoon.
4. Steven didn´t ask his brother ______________ using his computer.
5. You can get to the city centre ____________ the number 15 bus.
6. Why didn´t you speak to me _______________ the class?
7. Helen had a lot of trouble _______________ her homework.
8. On the way home, David got stuck _________________ two horses.
9. I can´t see a way _________________ of this problem.
10. Jane and Philip had a disagreement __________________ the
neighbours.
11. Can we cancel the meeting tomorrow, I want to go_______________
some more details?
12. I can´t find my way to the beach, there was a road block
_____________ the tunnel.
13. I know it´s there, I left it ____________________ for the postman.
14. Our dog likes to run around ________________ the grass.
15. My cat Caesar doesn´t like playing but to sit _____________ me on
the sofa.
16. Our president isn´t the brightest button _____________ the box.
17. We have to look _________________ our neighbour´s house
____________ the weekend because they are ______________
holiday.
18. There isn´t any turkey left _____________ because your dad ate it all.
19. While we were waiting _________________ the queue, we were
moved __________________ by the security guards.
20. Don´t forget ________________ lock the door __________________
you leave the house.