Prepositions — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. In Grade 3 grammar, pick the best preposition: The cat hid ___ the blanket during the thunderstorm last night.
A) above
B) under
C) between
D) beside
Under shows the cat went beneath the blanket to hide from the storm.
2. In Grade 3 grammar, pick the best preposition: The library is ___ the bakery and the bookstore downtown.
A) under
B) across
C) between
D) through
Between shows the library is in the middle of two places, bakery and bookstore.
3. In Grade 3 grammar, pick the best preposition: We left for camp ___ seven o'clock on Saturday morning.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) from
At is used with specific times of day, such as at seven o'clock.
4. In Grade 3 grammar, pick the best preposition: Grandma's present is ___ the table next to the lamp.
A) on
B) at
C) from
D) to
On shows the present resting on the table's surface, a common location preposition.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The treasure chest was buried beneath the tall palm tree on the beach.
Beneath is a location preposition meaning below or under the tree.
2. Please place your lunchbox on your desk before the bell rings.
On shows the lunchbox placed on the surface of the desk.
3. The parade marched along Main Street toward the big town hall.
Along shows movement following the length of the street.
4. She stood between her two best friends for the class photo.
Between shows a position in the middle of two specific people.
5. The plane flew above the clouds high in the bright sky.
Above shows the plane flying at a higher level than the clouds.