Understanding Prepositions: An Engaging English Worksheet for Students Aged 8-12

Instructions

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. After that, answer the questions based on what you have learned about prepositions.

1. She walked __________ the park to meet her friend.
2. The cat jumped __________ the table.
3. He has been waiting __________ two hours.
4. They decided to sit __________ the front row during the concert.
5. The book is __________ the shelf.

Fill in the Prepositions

1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
4. __________
5. __________

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a preposition?
2. List three examples of prepositions.
3. Explain why prepositions are important in a sentence.