Prepositions of Place: In, On, Under, Behind & Next To
Spatial English grammar for ESL learners. Practice locating objects using in, on, under, behind, and next to with picture-oriented cues.
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Grade 2 · esl · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Teaching guide, sample answers and curriculum references
Before you begin
Understand the basic nouns and actions used in the example.
How to use this worksheet
- Model the target skill: correctly distinguish spatial prepositions: in, on, under, behind, next to. Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
- Check readiness first: Understand the basic nouns and actions used in the example.
- Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: Check the relationship between the words, not only the isolated vocabulary.
A common mistake to discuss
Check the relationship between the words, not only the isolated vocabulary.
What to practice next
Describe a real object or action using the same structure.
Intended curriculum references: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1. These references describe learning goals; they are not endorsements.
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