English Grammar is the foundation of effective communication, and Prepositions are one of the most essential topics in grammar. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It indicates time, place, direction, cause, manner, or instrument. At Dhingra Classes Nashik, we emphasize concept-based learning to help students master Prepositions with confidence.
This detailed solved worksheet on Prepositions is designed for Class 6 to 10 students and covers all the essential aspects, including:
Types of Prepositions – Prepositions of Time, Place, Direction, Cause, Manner, Instrument, and more
Common Prepositions – in, on, at, to, for, with, by, from, of, about, etc.
Prepositional Phrases – Groups of words that begin with a preposition and end with a noun/pronoun
Exercises – Fill in the blanks, Identify the preposition, Correct the errors, Choose the correct preposition
Answer Key – With detailed explanations
📘 Understanding Prepositions – Quick Revision
| Type of Preposition | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Preposition of Time | Shows the time of an action. | at 5 PM, on Monday, in July |
| Preposition of Place | Shows the position or location. | in the room, on the table, at the door |
| Preposition of Direction | Shows the direction of movement. | to school, towards the park, into the house |
| Preposition of Cause | Shows the reason for an action. | because of rain, due to illness |
| Preposition of Manner | Shows how something is done. | with care, in a hurry |
| Preposition of Instrument | Shows the tool or instrument used. | with a pen, by hand |
| Prepositional Phrase | A group of words starting with a preposition. | in front of the house, on top of the table |
Common Prepositions with Examples
| Preposition | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| in | For months, years, cities, and countries | He was born in July. |
| on | For days and dates | She met him on Monday. |
| at | For specific times and places | The party is at 8 PM. |
| to | For direction | She went to school. |
| for | For purpose or duration | He studied for three hours. |
| with | For accompaniment or instrument | He cut the cake with a knife. |
| by | For method or agent | The book was written by her. |
| from | For origin or source | She comes from Mumbai. |
| of | For belonging or connection | The color of the sky is blue. |
| about | For regarding or concerning | She spoke about her trip. |
📝 Section A – Identify the Preposition (20 Questions)
Instructions: Identify the preposition in the following sentences.
She is sitting on the chair.
Answer: onHe went to school.
Answer: toShe was born in July.
Answer: inThe book is on the table.
Answer: onHe is standing at the door.
Answer: atShe walked towards the park.
Answer: towardsHe lives in Nashik.
Answer: inThe party is at 5 PM.
Answer: atShe cut the apple with a knife.
Answer: withThe book was written by her.
Answer: byShe comes from Mumbai.
Answer: fromThe color of the sky is blue.
Answer: ofShe spoke about her trip.
Answer: aboutHe is sitting beside me.
Answer: besideShe ran across the road.
Answer: acrossThe cat jumped over the wall.
Answer: overShe went into the room.
Answer: intoHe walked along the river.
Answer: alongShe sat between her parents.
Answer: betweenThe ball rolled under the table.
Answer: under
📝 Section B – Fill in the Blanks with Suitable Prepositions (20 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
She is sitting __________ the chair.
Answer: onHe went __________ school.
Answer: toShe was born __________ July.
Answer: inThe book is __________ the table.
Answer: onHe is standing __________ the door.
Answer: atShe walked __________ the park.
Answer: towardsHe lives __________ Nashik.
Answer: inThe party is __________ 5 PM.
Answer: atShe cut the apple __________ a knife.
Answer: withThe book was written __________ her.
Answer: byShe comes __________ Mumbai.
Answer: fromThe color __________ the sky is blue.
Answer: ofShe spoke __________ her trip.
Answer: aboutHe is sitting __________ me.
Answer: besideShe ran __________ the road.
Answer: acrossThe cat jumped __________ the wall.
Answer: overShe went __________ the room.
Answer: intoHe walked __________ the river.
Answer: alongShe sat __________ her parents.
Answer: betweenThe ball rolled __________ the table.
Answer: under
📝 Section C – Correct the Errors (15 Questions)
Instructions: Correct the errors in the following sentences.
She is sitting on the table. (Incorrect if she is sitting on a chair)
Answer: She is sitting on the chair.He went at school.
Answer: He went to school.She was born on July.
Answer: She was born in July.The book is at the table.
Answer: The book is on the table.He is standing on the door.
Answer: He is standing at the door.She walked at the park.
Answer: She walked towards the park.He lives at Nashik.
Answer: He lives in Nashik.The party is in 5 PM.
Answer: The party is at 5 PM.She cut the apple by a knife.
Answer: She cut the apple with a knife.The book was written from her.
Answer: The book was written by her.She comes to Mumbai.
Answer: She comes from Mumbai.The color on the sky is blue.
Answer: The color of the sky is blue.She spoke in her trip.
Answer: She spoke about her trip.He is sitting beside me. (Correct)
Answer: No error.She ran across the road. (Correct)
Answer: No error.
📝 Section D – Choose the Correct Preposition (15 Questions)
Instructions: Choose the correct preposition from the options given.
She is sitting __________ the chair. (on/at)
Answer: onHe went __________ school. (to/at)
Answer: toShe was born __________ July. (in/on)
Answer: inThe book is __________ the table. (on/at)
Answer: onHe is standing __________ the door. (at/on)
Answer: atShe walked __________ the park. (towards/to)
Answer: towardsHe lives __________ Nashik. (in/at)
Answer: inThe party is __________ 5 PM. (at/in)
Answer: atShe cut the apple __________ a knife. (with/by)
Answer: withThe book was written __________ her. (by/from)
Answer: byShe comes __________ Mumbai. (from/to)
Answer: fromThe color __________ the sky is blue. (of/on)
Answer: ofShe spoke __________ her trip. (about/in)
Answer: aboutHe is sitting __________ me. (beside/at)
Answer: besideShe ran __________ the road. (across/along)
Answer: across
📝 Section E – Fill in the Blanks with Prepositions of Time (10 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions of time (at, on, in, since, for, by, before, after, during, until).
She was born __________ July.
Answer: inHe met her __________ Monday.
Answer: onThe party is __________ 5 PM.
Answer: atHe has been studying __________ morning.
Answer: sinceShe slept __________ eight hours.
Answer: forHe will arrive __________ 6 PM.
Answer: byShe left __________ the end of the film.
Answer: beforeHe came __________ the meeting started.
Answer: afterShe worked __________ the summer.
Answer: duringHe waited __________ 10 PM.
Answer: until
📝 Section F – Fill in the Blanks with Prepositions of Place (10 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions of place (in, on, at, under, over, between, among, behind, in front of, near).
She is sitting __________ the chair.
Answer: onThe book is __________ the table.
Answer: onHe is standing __________ the door.
Answer: atHe lives __________ Nashik.
Answer: inThe ball rolled __________ the table.
Answer: underThe cat jumped __________ the wall.
Answer: overShe sat __________ her parents.
Answer: betweenHe is sitting __________ me.
Answer: besideShe is standing __________ the mirror.
Answer: in front ofHe is standing __________ the window.
Answer: near
📝 Section G – Fill in the Blanks with Prepositions of Direction (10 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions of direction (to, towards, into, onto, from, through, across, along, up, down).
He went __________ school.
Answer: toShe walked __________ the park.
Answer: towardsShe went __________ the room.
Answer: intoHe walked __________ the river.
Answer: alongShe ran __________ the road.
Answer: acrossThe cat jumped __________ the wall.
Answer: onto / overHe climbed __________ the hill.
Answer: upShe ran __________ the stairs.
Answer: downHe walked __________ the tunnel.
Answer: throughShe comes __________ Mumbai.
Answer: from
📝 Section H – Identify the Prepositional Phrase (10 Questions)
Instructions: Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentences.
She is sitting on the chair.
Answer: on the chairHe went to school.
Answer: to schoolThe book is on the table.
Answer: on the tableHe is standing at the door.
Answer: at the doorShe walked towards the park.
Answer: towards the parkHe lives in Nashik.
Answer: in NashikThe party is at 5 PM.
Answer: at 5 PMShe cut the apple with a knife.
Answer: with a knifeThe book was written by her.
Answer: by herShe comes from Mumbai.
Answer: from Mumbai
📝 Section I – Fill in the Blanks with Prepositions of Manner and Instrument (10 Questions)
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions (with, by, in, like).
She cut the apple __________ a knife.
Answer: withThe book was written __________ her.
Answer: byShe spoke __________ a loud voice.
Answer: inShe walks __________ her mother.
Answer: likeHe painted the picture __________ a brush.
Answer: withThe house was built __________ him.
Answer: byShe danced __________ a professional.
Answer: likeHe wrote the letter __________ a pen.
Answer: withThe song was sung __________ him.
Answer: byShe entered the room __________ silence.
Answer: in
💡 Tips to Master Prepositions
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Learn Common Prepositions | Memorize the most commonly used prepositions and their uses. |
| Use Correct Preposition for Time | Use ‘at’ for specific times, ‘on’ for days, ‘in’ for months and years. |
| Use Correct Preposition for Place | Use ‘at’ for points, ‘on’ for surfaces, ‘in’ for enclosed spaces. |
| Avoid Common Mistakes | Practice sentences to avoid common errors. |
| Read Regularly | Reading helps in understanding the correct usage of prepositions. |
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Conclusion
Mastering English Grammar – Prepositions is essential for students in Class 6 to 10 to build a strong foundation in the language. This detailed solved worksheet on prepositions provides a comprehensive set of exercises with answers, helping students practice and perfect their understanding of prepositions and their types.
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