Propositions 2 Flashcards
What is the preposition used to indicate a location on the surface of something?
On
Fill in the blank: The cat is ___ the table.
on
True or False: ‘Behind’ indicates a position that is at the back of something.
True
Which preposition would you use to describe a position lower than something else?
Under
Fill in the blank: The dog is sleeping ___ the bed.
under
What preposition is used to indicate a position within certain limits?
Between
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is correct? A) The book is behind the shelf. B) The book is between the shelf.
A) The book is behind the shelf.
Fill in the blank: The bridge goes ___ the river.
across
True or False: ‘Across’ is used to describe a movement from one side to another.
True
What is the preposition used to indicate a location that is directly in front of something?
In front of
Fill in the blank: The park is ___ the school.
behind
Which preposition would you use to describe a position on either side of something?
Between
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is incorrect? A) The shoes are under the bed. B) The shoes are across the bed.
B) The shoes are across the bed.
Fill in the blank: The cat jumped ___ the fence.
across
What preposition indicates that something is contained within a space?
In
True or False: ‘Under’ can also imply being covered by something.
True
Fill in the blank: The keys are ___ the couch.
under
Which preposition would you use to indicate a location that is not far from something?
Near
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is correct? A) The ball is between the two players. B) The ball is on the two players.
A) The ball is between the two players.
Fill in the blank: The dog ran ___ the yard.
across
What is the preposition that suggests being at a lower level than something?
Under
True or False: ‘In’ can describe both physical and abstract spaces.
True
Fill in the blank: The picture hangs ___ the wall.
on
Which preposition would you use to indicate a position that is outside of something?
Outside
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is incorrect? A) The cat is on the roof. B) The cat is under the roof.
B) The cat is under the roof.
Fill in the blank: The tree is ___ the house.
behind
What preposition would you use for something that is situated within two points?
Between
