Positional Words — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Puppy ran under the porch, then between two bushes. Where?
A) Below porch, mid bushes
B) Above porch
C) Far from porch
D) Inside the house
Under porch is below it, between bushes is in middle.
2. Kite flew above tree, then beside the cloud. Where?
A) Below the tree
B) Higher than tree, near cloud
C) Inside the cloud
D) Behind the sun
Above tree is higher; beside cloud is right next to it.
3. Ball rolled over the bump, then around the cone. Path?
A) Below the bump
B) Through the cone
C) Across bump, circle cone
D) Stayed still
Over bump means crossing top; around cone means circle path.
4. Cat sat on top of fence, then behind the bush. New spot?
A) Above the fence
B) Beside the fence
C) Under the fence
D) Hidden behind bush
Behind the bush means at its back, hidden from view.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The lost puppy hid under the big porch low.
Under means below, where puppies can hide from view.
2. The kite soared above the tall green tree.
Above means higher than, so kites soar above trees.
3. The toy was between the box and chair.
Between means in the middle of two things on sides.
4. The dog ran around the round pond fast.
Around means in a circle path along the outside edge.
5. The cat sat on the warm kitchen mat.
On means resting on top, like cats sit on mats.