Preposition Worksheet for Class 1 CBSE English Grammar

Prepositions are like tiny guides in a sentence, showing where, when, and how things connect, turning simple words into a clear story of space, time, and direction. To frame any sentence correctly, it is important to know the parts of speech that connect nouns and pronouns. Prepositions are special words that show where, when, or how something happens in a sentence. 

For example, in “The cat is on the mat,” the word on tells us the position of the cat. 

In “I will come after lunch,” the word after shows time. Understanding prepositions helps Class 1 students make clear and meaningful sentences. This Preposition Worksheet for Class 1 CBSE English Grammar is designed to help Grade 1 students understand how to use prepositions and gives them simple practice exercises so they can use prepositions confidently in both writing and speaking.

What is Preposition in English Grammar?

A preposition is a word that indicates the connection of a noun or a pronoun with other words of a sentence. Prepositions help make our sentences clear and meaningful.

Examples:

• The mouse is on the table. – The preposition on tells us the place of the mouse.
• I will dance after lunch. – The preposition after tells us the time.
• The rabbit is under the bed. – The preposition under shows the position of the rabbit.

Facts About Preposition

1. Prepositions include even such small words as in, on, at, by, which are very powerful in providing meaning to the sentences.
2. A sentence can have more than one preposition to explain different relationships.
3. Prepositions should be accompanied with a noun or a pronoun - the combination is referred to as a prepositional phrase.
4. They assist us in making our writing and speaking simple and comprehensible.
5. Other prepositions may be deceptive, given that the same word may depict various meanings depending on the sentence.
6. Early mastering of prepositions facilitates the production of the proper and meaningful sentences in the English language.

Preposition Worksheet for Class 1 CBSE English Grammar

 Part A: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition

(Use: in, on, under, behind, between, near, over, above, below, inside)

1. The cat is ___ the table.
2. The ball is ___ the box.
3. The dog is sitting ___ the chair.
4. The sun is shining ___ the sky.
5. There is a shop ___ my school and the park.
6. The keys are ___ my bag.
7. The picture is hanging ___ the wall.
8. The bird is flying ___ the tree.
9. The shoes are ___ the bed.
10. The school is ___ my house.

Answers:

1. under
2. in
3. behind
4. in/above
5. between
6. inside
7. on
8. over
9. below
10. near

Part B: Choose the correct preposition

1. The pen is (in/on/under) the pencil box.
2. The rabbit is hiding (behind/between/over) the bush.
3. The picture is (on/in/under) the wall.
4. The birds are sitting (on/in/under) the tree.
5. The ball is rolling (under/over/inside) the chair.
6. The shop is (near/between/inside) the park.
7. The cat jumped (over/on/under) the wall.
8. The fish is swimming (in/on/under) the tank.

Answers:

1. in
2. behind
3. on
4. on
5. under
6. near
7. over
8. in

Part C: Match the sentences with the pictures

1. The cat is under the table.
2. The bird is on the tree.
3. The rabbit is inside the box.
4. The ball is between the chairs.

Answers:

1 → cat under table
2 → bird on tree
3 → rabbit inside box
4 → ball between chairs

Part D: Rewrite the sentences with the correct preposition

1. The dog is ___ the garden. (Hint: near the flowers)
2. The book is ___ the table. (Hint: on top of it)
3. The kite is flying ___ the sky.
4. The toy is ___ the cupboard. (Hint: inside)
5. The car is ___ the tree. (Hint: behind it)

Answers:

1. The dog is near the garden.
2. The book is on the table.
3. The kite is in the sky.
4. The toy is inside the cupboard.
5. The car is behind the tree.

Part E: Identify the preposition in each sentence

1. The pen is on the desk.
2. The cat is under the chair.
3. The picture is above the sofa.
4. The ball is between the shoes.
5. The bird is inside the cage.

Answers:

1. on
2. under
3. above
4. between
5. inside

Part F: Complete the story using prepositions

(Use: in, on, under, behind, over, between, near, inside)

Story:
Once there was a little rabbit. It lived ___ a small hole in the ground. One day, it saw a carrot ___ the garden. It ran ___ the bushes and hid ___ a big tree. Finally, it jumped ___ the carrot and ate it happily.

Answers:

1. inside
2. in
3. behind
4. under
5. over

 Class 1 CBSE English Grammar Prepositions List with Examples