Mastering Prepositions

The cat is sitting ___ the table.

• under

• beside

• behind

• on

She placed the book ___ the shelf.

• in front of

• on

• under

• beside

The dog is hiding ___ the couch.

• behind

• beside

• under

• on top of

The picture is hanging ___ the wall.

• on

• above

• beside

• under

The ball rolled ___ the car.

• under

• behind

• beside

• over

The kids are playing ___ the tree.

• around

• on top of

• under

• beside

The keys are ___ the drawer.

• on

• beside

• under

• in

The library is located ______ the post office and the bank.

• next to

• in front of

• between

• under

The helicopter hovered ______ the building.

• over

• next to

• between

• in front of

He likes to sit _______________ his friend during the lesson.

• in front

• behind

• on

• next to