Positional Words — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. top
2. low
3. in
4. out
5. by
6. near
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The lamp stands beside the desk.
Beside means next to, so the lamp sits beside the desk in the room.
2. The shoes are below the chair.
Below means lower than something, so the shoes sit below the chair seat.
3. Mom stands near the door.
Near means close by, so Mom waits near the door before opening it.
4. The book is on the shelf.
On means resting on top, so the book sits on the shelf surface neatly.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A roof is below the floor in your house.
True False
A roof is above the floor, not below it, because roofs cover the top.
2. Stars shine above the rooftops at night.
True False
Stars are very high up, so they shine above rooftops in the sky.
3. A pillow is beside your head when you sleep.
True False
Your head rests on the pillow, so the pillow is under your head, not beside.