Grade 3 English Prepositions – Using Prepositions To Explain Te Position And Location Of Objects Notes

Prepositions

Using Prepositions to Explain the Position and Location of Objects

A preposition of place tells us where something is. Ask the question: "Where?" The answer usually has a preposition like in, on, under, next to, behind.

Common prepositions of place (easy list):

• in — inside something (in the basket)
• on — on top of something (on the table)
• under — below something (under the chair)
• next to — beside something (next to the school)
• behind — at the back of (behind the tree)
• in front of — before or facing (in front of the house)
• between — in the middle of two things
• near/by — close to something

Simple rules

• Use a preposition after the noun or verb phrase: The ball is in the box.
• Prepositions usually answer the question "Where is it?"

Pictures and sentences (look and read)

More Kenyan examples

• The matatu is next to the market.
• The mangoes are in the basket.
• The pupil is in front of the school.
• The tree is behind the house.

Practice - Fill the blanks

1. The kite is ______ the roof. (on / in / under)
2. The shoes are ______ the bed. (in / under / next to)
3. The mango is ______ the basket. (on / in / behind)
4. The matatu is ______ the market. (next to / between / in front of)
5. The school bag is ______ the desk. (on / behind / by)
6. The ball is ______ the two boxes. (between / under / in)

Mini tips for learners (age 8)

• Make small drawings and write the sentence under the picture, e.g., "The cat is under the bed."
• Ask "Where?" about any object. The answer often needs a preposition.
• Practice with things at home or school: book, ball, bag, chair, basket, table.