Positional Words — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. up
2. down
3. near
4. far
5. above
6. below
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A bird flies up in the sky high.
Up means higher, so birds fly up into the sky.
2. A ball rolls down the hill quickly.
Down means lower, so balls roll down a hill.
3. The clouds float above the trees high.
Above means higher than, so clouds float above trees.
4. The roots grow below the ground deep.
Below means lower than, so roots grow below ground.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Stars in the sky are far away from us.
True False
Stars are far away, which is why they look tiny.
2. Your shadow is above your head when standing.
True False
Shadows fall below you on the ground, not above.
3. A friend close to you is near you.
True False
Near means close by, so a close friend is near.