Positional Words — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. up
2. down
3. in
4. on
5. under
6. over
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The bird flies above the tree.
Above means higher than something, so the flying bird sits above the tree.
2. The cat sleeps on the bed.
On means resting on top, so the cat lies on the bed surface.
3. The ball is in the box.
In means inside something, so the ball is in the box and hidden.
4. The dog hides under the table.
Under means below something, so the dog stays under the table to hide.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The sun is above the clouds in the sky.
True False
The sun shines from high above, so it sits above the clouds we see.
2. Fish swim above the water in a pond.
True False
Fish swim under or in the water, not above it, because they need water.
3. Your shoes go on your feet.
True False
Shoes rest on top of your feet, so on is the correct word here.