🔍 Detailed Explanation of Prepositions: Review

In Year 6 English, it is important to understand what prepositions are and how they work in sentences. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other parts of the sentence. They can tell us about place, time, direction, cause, and more.

📍 What is a Preposition?

A preposition is a word that links a noun (or pronoun) to another word in the sentence to explain where, when, or how something happens. For example, in the sentence:

  • The book is on the table.

The word on is a preposition that tells us the place of the book.

📚 Examples of Prepositions

Some common prepositions include:

  • at, in, on, under, over, beside, between, before, after, during, because of, through, towards.

Here are more examples of prepositions in sentences:

  • She sat under the tree.
  • The movie starts after dinner.
  • He walked through the park.

📝 Types of Prepositions

Prepositions can be grouped into different types depending on what they describe:

  1. Prepositions of Place: These tell where something is.
    Examples: in, on, under, above, between, behind
    Sentence: The cat is behind the sofa.
  2. Prepositions of Time: These tell when something happens.
    Examples: before, after, during, at, since, until
    Sentence: We will meet after school.
  3. Prepositions of Direction or Movement: These show where something is moving.
    Examples: to, into, toward, through, across
    Sentence: They walked toward the beach.
  4. Prepositions of Cause or Reason: These explain why something happens.
    Examples: because of, due to
    Sentence: The game was cancelled because of the rain.

⚙️ How Prepositions Work in Sentences

Prepositions are usually followed by a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. Together, they form a prepositional phrase. This phrase is used to add information about time, place, or other details.

For example:

  • The ball rolled under the table.
    (“under” is the preposition; “the table” is the object of the preposition; “under the table” is the prepositional phrase)

Prepositional phrases help make sentences clearer and more interesting.

🎯 Study Tips for Prepositions

  • Practice identifying prepositions in sentences by underlining them.
  • Try to spot the object of the preposition to see the full phrase.
  • Write your own sentences using different types of prepositions.
  • Use prepositions to add more detail and description to your writing.

By understanding prepositions well, you’ll improve both your reading comprehension and your writing skills, which are important for Year 6 English.

📝 10 Examination-Style 1-Mark Questions on Prepositions with 1-Word Answers

  1. Which preposition shows the position of an object under a table?
  2. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: She sat ___ the chair.
  3. What preposition would you use to describe something happening after lunch?
  4. Identify the preposition in this sentence: The cat jumped over the fence.
  5. Which preposition shows movement towards a place?
  6. Fill in the blank: The book is ___ the shelf.
  7. What preposition describes something happening before bedtime?
  8. Which preposition indicates something is between two objects?
  9. Complete the sentence: The ball rolled ___ the wall.
  10. What preposition shows the location inside a box?

These questions help review prepositions by focusing on simple, one-word answers suitable for Year 6 students working on the topic of prepositions.

✏️ 10 Examination-Style 2-Mark Questions on Prepositions with 1-Sentence Answers

  1. Identify the preposition in the sentence: “The cat slept under the table.”

    Answer: The preposition is “under.”
  2. Write a sentence using the preposition “between.”

    Answer: The book is between the two chairs.
  3. Choose the correct preposition: “She walked (across, beside) the park.”

    Answer: She walked across the park.
  4. What preposition shows the position in this sentence? “The painting hangs above the fireplace.”

    Answer: The preposition “above” shows position.
  5. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition: “We arrived _____ the station early.”

    Answer: We arrived at the station early.
  6. Find the preposition and its object in the sentence: “He hid behind the door.”

    Answer: The preposition is “behind” and the object is “the door.”
  7. Explain why the preposition “through” is used in this sentence: “She walked through the forest.”

    Answer: “Through” shows movement inside and across the forest.
  8. Write a question that uses the preposition “on.”

    Answer: Is the vase on the table?
  9. Correct the preposition: “The dog jumped in the river.” (Change “in” if needed)

    Answer: The dog jumped into the river.
  10. Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: “The bird flew over the tall trees.”

    Answer: The prepositional phrase is “over the tall trees.”

🎓 10 Examination-Style 4-Mark Questions on Prepositions with 6-Sentence Answers

  1. Explain what a preposition is and give three examples of common prepositions used in sentences.
  2. Write a sentence using the preposition “under” and explain why it functions as a preposition in your sentence.
  3. Identify the prepositions in this sentence and explain their role: “The cat slept on the warm windowsill beside the flowers.”
  4. Create a sentence with two different prepositions and explain the relationship each preposition shows.
  5. Describe how prepositions help us understand the position or direction of objects in a sentence.
  6. Write a sentence that uses the preposition “between” and explain how it shows the location of one thing compared to others.
  7. Why is it important to use the correct preposition in a sentence? Give an example of a sentence with the wrong preposition and correct it.
  8. Find the preposition in this sentence: “After the rain, we went through the muddy field.” Explain what information the preposition gives us.
  9. Make a sentence that uses a preposition of time and explain how the preposition affects the meaning of the sentence.
  10. How do prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence? Write a sentence to show this and explain your answer.

✍️ 10 Examination-Style 6-Mark Questions on Prepositions with 10-Sentence Answers

Question 1:

Explain what a preposition is and give five different examples in sentences. Make sure your sentences clearly show how the prepositions link different parts of the sentence.

Question 2:

Choose a short paragraph with at least six prepositions. Identify each preposition and explain how it helps to show the relationship between the ideas in the paragraph.

Question 3:

Write a story about a day at the park. Use at least five different prepositions to describe where things are or when events happen. Explain how each preposition adds to the meaning of your story.

Question 4:

Describe a picture in your house or classroom. Use prepositions to describe the position of at least five different objects. Explain why using prepositions helps the listener imagine the scene.

Question 5:

Compare the meanings of the prepositions ‘in’, ‘on’, and ‘under’. Write sentences to show the differences and explain why it is important to choose the right preposition.

Question 6:

Write a poem that uses prepositions to show movement and place. Use at least six different prepositions. After the poem, explain how each preposition helps the reader understand where or how the movement happens.

Question 7:

Find a story in a book or online and copy three sentences that have prepositions. Identify the prepositions and explain how they connect the ideas in those sentences.

Question 8:

Explain how prepositions can help make writing clearer. Write a paragraph about your favourite holiday and underline the prepositions that help describe where and when things happen.

Question 9:

Use prepositions to give directions from your house to school. Write at least ten sentences, each with a preposition. Explain how using these prepositions makes it easier for someone to find their way.

Question 10:

Write about an imaginary creature and describe its home using prepositions. Use at least eight prepositions to show where things are or how they move. Explain why prepositions are important in creating this description.