Positional Words — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The bus waits in front of the school.
In front of means at the front, so the bus stops in front of the school.
2. The duck swims between two boats.
Between means in the middle, so the duck swims between the two boats.
3. The teacher stands in front of the board.
In front of means at the front, so the teacher stands in front of the board.
4. The cat sits next to the dog.
Next to means right beside, so the cat sits next to the dog as friends.
5. The boy hides behind the door.
Behind means at the back, so the boy hides behind the door very quietly.
6. The ball lies behind the bench.
Behind means at the back, so the ball lies behind the bench out of sight.
7. The shoes sit next to the hat.
Next to means side by side, so the shoes sit next to the hat on the floor.
8. The flag stands between two trees.
Between means in the middle, so the flag stands between the two tall trees.
9. Sara waits in front of the gate.
In front of means at the front, so Sara waits in front of the gate to enter.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Boy behind wall
→ Hidden at back
Hidden at back
Bird between branches
→ Middle of two
Middle of two
Pen next to book
→ Right beside
Right beside
Cup in front of plate
→ At the front
At the front
Each picture shows a clear position, so we match it to the right position phrase.