Prepositions of Place Exercises (With Printable PDF)

In English grammar, prepositions of place are used to pinpoint the location of a person, a place, or an object. Some people wrongly believe that the only prepositions of place are in, at, and on. However, English also includes prepositions that indicate location, such as in front of or behind. Here is your dose of preposition practice online to help you understand how to use them.

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Prepositions of Place Exercise #1

Fill in the spaces with the correct prepositions of place.
Ex. The cat loves sleeping ____ top of the table. Answer: on

It took Gemma half an hour to find the remote. It had fallen ______ the couch.

My apartment is ____ the second floor.

I left your book ______ the table.

Kelly! There’s someone ______ the door.

There’s no food allowed here. Please read the sign _____ the wall.

I’ll be waiting for you _____ the corner of the street.

When I was a little kid, I loved to go swimming ______ the river.

Sally enjoys taking long walks ____ the park.

We need to leave fast. Get ______ the car!

She likes to hang all her diplomas ______ the walls.

If you are human, leave this field blank.

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Prepositions of Place Exercise #1

Prepositions of Place Exercise #2

Prepositions of Place Exercise #3