What are Prepositions of Place? Usage and Worksheet

Today, we will learn prepositions of place, definitions, examples, sentence examples, types, and their usage in English Grammar.

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What is a Preposition of Place?

A preposition of place represents the location where someone or something is placed.

Examples of Preposition of Place:

These are used as:

At – It represents a specific point
In – It represents objects placed in an enclosed space
On – It represents objects placed on a surface

Sentence Examples of Prepositions of Place

These represent the location. Here are the examples.

I am in my bedroom.
She loves sleeping on my bed.
The baskets are under the bed.
Place these toys in the corner.
I love to stay at home.
Kids are playing in the park.
Don’t throw clothes on the floor.

Position in a sentence:

Prepositions are placed before nouns

For Example,

She is studying in the study room.
The cat is sitting on the table.
Is your university opposite the hospital?

Usage of Preposition of Place:

They are placed before the noun to represent the location of objects. Let’s learn the usage of the most commonly used preposition of place.

In

The preposition “in” represents things placed in an enclosed space.

For Example,

The toys are in the basket.
The kids are enjoying rides.
This is the best shop in the whole shopping mall.

It also represents physical locations. For Example,

In the world
In water
In the sea
In the river
In the lake
In the pool
In the mountains
In the university
In the college

On:

It represents objects placed on a surface.

For Examples,

The toys are on the floor.
My office is on the seventh floor.
I love sitting on the floor.

It also refers to public transport. For examples,

He’s on the train now.
Don’t make phone calls on a plane.
I go to the office on the bus.

It also represents islands and lines like rivers, streets, borders, etc. For Example,

The army is working day and night on the border.
There’s a clothing market on this street.
We are present on the river.

At:

It represents a specific activity.

For Example,

I’m working at her office.
See you at university tomorrow!
We met each other at a party.

At also represents an exact position.

Using Place Prepositions in Grammar

Prepositions of place help describe the location or position of something in relation to another object. They are essential in grammar as they help to clarify the meaning of a sentence. Here are some ways to use place prepositions in grammar:

Preposition	Usage	Example
Near	Refers to a thing, placed close to anything.	My university is near to the hospital.
Under	Represents objects placed beneath any object.	The cat is hiding under the table.
Beside	Refers to things placed next to an object.	The bus is beside the university.
On	Represents something that is in contact with something.	The flowerpot is on the table.
Above	Refers to things placed higher than something.	The cat is above the house
In	Represents something present in an enclosed space.	The colors are in the pencil box.

List of Prepositions of Place

Handy prepositions of place list that you can use in your sentences:

on
in
beside
between
among
next to
near
inside
above
at
under
below
over
outside
behind
in front of
across from
opposite
beyond
by

Types of Prepositions of Place

These are classified into five groups, based on their meaning:

Prepositions	What they Represent
On At In	Location
Above Over Below Under On Beneath	Position
Near Beside Next to By Beyond	Distance
Up Down In front of Behind	Direction
In Within Inside Outside	That represents an enclosed area