Beginner Level (A1-A2)

Understanding Prepositions

1. Match the preposition to its category:
   • Place: (on, under, next to)
   • Time: (before, after, during)
   • Direction: (into, towards, across)
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:
   • The book is ___ the table. (on, under, next to)
   • We go to bed ___ 10 PM. (at, on, in)
   • He walked ___ the bridge. (over, under, into)
3. Comprehension Exercise: Read the sentence: “The dog jumped over the fence and landed on the grass.”
   • Where was the dog before jumping?
   • Where was the dog after jumping?
   • Which preposition shows movement?
4. Reading Activity (Short Poem):The bird flew over the tree,It landed next to a buzzing bee.Then it perched upon a rock,Before it heard the farmer’s clock.
   • Underline all the prepositions.
   • What does “over” tell us?
   • What does “next to” tell us?
5. Circle the correct preposition in the sentence:
   • The cat is (under / on / into) the chair.
   • They arrived (before / across / into) lunch.
   • She ran (towards / at / over) the school.
6. Identify the prepositions in the short passage. “The rabbit hid behind the tree and then ran across the field before sunset.”
7. Write three sentences using different prepositions.
   • One sentence with a place preposition.
   • One sentence with a time preposition.
   • One sentence with a direction preposition.
8. Draw a picture based on the sentence:
   • “The dog is sitting next to the house.”
9. Short Writing Task:
   • Write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your daily routine using at least four different prepositions.
10. Prepositions in a Film Script: “The spaceship landed on the moon. The astronaut stepped out and walked towards a crater. He looked up at the sky and saw Earth above.”

• Underline all the prepositions.
• What does “towards” tell us in this scene?

Intermediate Level (B1-B2)

Applying Prepositions in Context

1. Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition:
   • He placed the keys ___ the drawer.
   • We will meet you ___ the morning.
   • The ball rolled ___ the road.
2. Comprehension Exercise: Read the passage and underline all the prepositions. “The knight rode through the forest and stopped at the castle gate before entering the main hall.”
   • Where was the knight before stopping?
   • What does “through” tell us?
3. Reading Activity (Short Poem):Over the hills and far away,The sun sets at the end of the day.Across the river, a castle stands tall,With a bridge leading to the grand hall.
   • Identify all the prepositions.
   • How do the prepositions help create imagery?
4. Rewrite these sentences using different prepositions:
   • “The cat sat under the tree.”
   • “They arrived after the meeting started.”
   • “We walked into the store.”
5. Find and underline all prepositions in this film script scene: “The detective walked across the room and sat on the chair beside the desk. He looked at the suspect and took notes during the interrogation.”
6. Prepositional Phrases in Context:
   • Write a short story (6-8 sentences) using at least five different prepositional phrases.
   • Example: “Despite the heavy rain, we continued walking along the beach.”
7. Short Writing Task:
   • Describe a journey you have taken using at least five different prepositions.
8. Sentence Transformations:
   • Change the preposition in each sentence to a different one while keeping the meaning the same.
9. Discussion Task:
   • Explain how prepositions change meaning in idioms. Examples: “on time” vs. “in time.”
10. Creative Writing Challenge:

• Write a short adventure story that includes prepositions related to place, time, and movement.

Advanced Level (C1-C2)

Analyzing and Creating with Prepositions

1. Transform the sentences by changing the preposition without changing the meaning:
   • “They walked through the forest.”
   • “She placed the vase on the table.”
   • “The train arrived after the meeting started.”
2. Find and explain the incorrect preposition in each sentence:
   • He was born on 1995.
   • The meeting is scheduled in Monday.
   • They drove into the highway.
3. Prepositional Phrases in Literature:
   • Read an excerpt from a novel and highlight all prepositional phrases. Discuss their function.
4. Comprehension Exercise: Read the passage and analyze how prepositions guide meaning. “Beyond the mountains, a hidden valley lay untouched by time. Beneath the thick canopy, shadows danced along the forest floor.”
   • Identify all prepositions and discuss their effect on imagery.
5. Poetry Analysis:
   • Read a classic poem and underline all the prepositions.
   • How do prepositions contribute to rhythm and meaning?
6. Film Script Exercise: Read a short script and analyze the use of prepositions in stage directions.
7. Debate Task:
   • Argue a point of view using at least 10 prepositional phrases.
8. Formal Writing Task:
   • Write a professional email using at least five complex prepositions.
9. Idioms and Prepositions:
   • Research and explain five idioms that rely on prepositions.
10. Creative Writing Challenge:

• Write a descriptive scene using at least ten prepositions.