Prepositions of Place Practice Exercises

Instructions

Complete each sentence using one of the following prepositions of place:

  • next to
  • behind
  • under
  • in front of
  • near
  • between
  • at
  • in
  • far from
  • outside
  • above
  • across from
  • on

Type your answer in the box provided and click “Check Answer” to verify. Use “Show Hint” if you need help, or “Try Again” to reset the exercise.

Example

Susan sitting next to Harold Susan – sitting – Harold

Correct answer: “Susan is sitting next to Harold”

We use “next to” because the image shows Susan positioned immediately adjacent to Harold, with no space between them. This preposition indicates close proximity side-by-side.

Practice Exercises

Prepositions of Location