Prepositions of place such as in, on, under, next to, behind, between, and in front of show where something is located. Compound prepositions like next to and in front of must always be used in full, and behind never takes of.
Grammar Rule
Prepositions of place show where something is. Compound prepositions must be used in full.
Prepositions of Place: Meanings and Examples
| Preposition | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| under | below something | The cat is under the table. |
| next to | beside something | The lamp is next to the sofa. |
| in front of | facing something | The dog is in front of the door. |
| between | in the middle of two things | The picture is between the windows. |
| behind | at the back of something | The garden is behind the school. |
Remember: next to and in front of always go in full, and behind never takes of.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct preposition of place. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Prepositions of Place – (In, On, Under, Next to, Behind, Between, In front of)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do prepositions of place show?
Prepositions of place show the location of something, as in the cat is under the table.
Do you need the full phrase for next to and in front of?
Yes. Compound prepositions like next to and in front of must always be used in full.
Does behind ever take of?
No. Behind never takes of, unlike in front of.
Which preposition means in the middle of two things?
Between, as in the picture is between the windows.