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ESL Vocabulary for Prepositions

Prepositions

The following page has learning games and example sentences using the following 14 words from the "prepositions" category:

Studying prepositions is useful for understanding and expressing relationships between objects, time, and location.

Memory Game

Example Sentences

above

Easy Examples

• The bird is flying above the tree.
• Look at the stars above in the night sky.
• The sun is shining from above.

Harder Examples

• The painting hung above the fireplace, catching everyone's attention.
• He spotted a bird flying high above in the clear blue sky.
• They found the key hidden above the door frame.

around

Easy Examples

• Children are playing around the playground.
• Let's walk around the park and explore.
• People are gathered around the campfire.

Harder Examples

• She took a leisurely walk around the park, enjoying the scenery.
• He wrapped his arm around her shoulders as they strolled together.
• They noticed colorful flags strung around the festival grounds.

behind

Easy Examples

• The cat is hiding behind the couch.
• Don't forget your backpack; it's behind the door.
• I'll be right behind you on the hiking trail.

Harder Examples

• She left her backpack behind on the bus and had to retrieve it later.
• He heard footsteps approaching from behind and turned to see who it was.
• They discovered an old letter hidden behind a book on the shelf.

beside

Easy Examples

• The puppy is sitting beside its owner.
• I'll sit beside you during the movie.
• There's a beautiful garden beside the house.

Harder Examples

• She sat beside her best friend during the school assembly.
• He parked his bicycle beside the lamppost before going into the store.
• They placed the vase of flowers beside the window to catch the sunlight.

between

Easy Examples

• The sandwich is between two slices of bread.
• You can choose between chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
• I'm standing between my two best friends.

Harder Examples

• She stood between her parents in the family portrait.
• He negotiated a compromise between the two conflicting parties.
• They chose a spot for their picnic between the tall trees.

first

Easy Examples

• I'll go first in the race.
• Let's read the first chapter of the book.
• The first day of school is always exciting.

Harder Examples

• She finished the race in first place, winning the gold medal.
• He took the first piece of cake from the dessert table.
• They arrived at the concert venue first to secure front-row seats.

in front of

Easy Examples

• The car is parked in front of the house.
• Please stand in front of the class and introduce yourself.
• There's a beautiful view in front of the mountain.

Harder Examples

• She nervously stood in front of the audience before her performance.
• He parked the car in front of the building's entrance.
• They placed a welcome mat in front of the front door.

in

Easy Examples

• The keys are in the drawer.
• We live in a small house near the lake.
• It's warm in the sunshine.

Harder Examples

• She found her lost keys in her backpack.
• He noticed a beautiful painting hanging in the art gallery.
• They kept their valuables safe in a locked drawer.

last

Easy Examples

• She was the last person to arrive at the party.
• This is the last piece of cake.
• The last bus leaves at 10:00 PM.

Harder Examples

• She was the last person to leave the party, saying her goodbyes.
• He ate the last slice of pizza, savoring every bite.
• They arrived at the concert venue last but still enjoyed the show.

near

Easy Examples

• There's a park near our school.
• I live near the beach, so I can go swimming often.
• The store is near the shopping mall.

Harder Examples

• She found a cozy cafe near the train station for a quick coffee.
• He noticed a park near the office where he could take breaks.
• They booked a hotel room near the beach for their vacation.

on

Easy Examples

• The book is on the table.
• The cat is sitting on the windowsill.
• Let's have a picnic on the grass.

Harder Examples

• She placed the book on the table and started reading.
• He spilled some coffee on the newspaper, leaving a stain.
• They set the picnic blanket on the grassy field and unpacked their lunch.

opposite

Easy Examples

• The restaurant is opposite the movie theater.
• The two houses are opposite each other.
• He sat in the chair opposite me.

Harder Examples

• She sat at the table opposite her colleague during the meeting.
• He noticed a mirror on the wall opposite the entrance.
• They booked seats on the train that were opposite each other.

through

Easy Examples

• We walked through the forest on our hike.
• You can see the stars through the telescope.
• He read the book from beginning to end.

Harder Examples

• She walked through the forest, enjoying the sound of birdsong.
• He found a shortcut through the crowded market to reach the other side.
• They read through the entire book in one sitting.

under

Easy Examples

• The cat is hiding under the bed.
• There's a treasure chest under the sand.
• She placed her backpack under the tree.

Harder Examples

• She found her missing shoe under the bed.
• He placed a blanket under the picnic basket to cushion it.
• They discovered a hidden treasure chest buried under the sand.