🎯 What are Position Prepositions?
Position prepositions tell us exactly where something is located in relation to something else.
They're like GPS coordinates for the English language! These little words help us paint a clear
picture of spatial relationships.
NEXT TO / BESIDE
Meaning: At the side of something
- The cat is sleeping next to the fireplace
- Please sit beside me
- The pharmacy is next to the bank
UNDER / BELOW
Meaning: In a lower position than something
- The dog is hiding under the table
- The temperature is below zero
- My shoes are under the bed
BETWEEN
Meaning: In the middle of two things
- The restaurant is between the hotel and the cinema
- I'm sitting between John and Mary
- The meeting is between 2 and 4 PM
IN FRONT OF
Meaning: Before something, facing it
- There's a beautiful garden in front of the house
- The teacher is standing in front of the class
- Park your car in front of the building
BEHIND
Meaning: At the back of something
- The garage is behind the house
- Hide behind the tree!
- The real story is behind the headlines
OVER / ABOVE
Meaning: In a higher position than something
- The plane is flying over the city
- Hang the picture above the sofa
- The bridge goes over the river
🎨 Visual Memory Aids
Remember these prepositions with fun visual associations!
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Next to: House next to tree
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Between: Shop between hotel and cinema
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In front of: Car in front of building
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Behind: Garage behind house
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Over: Plane over city
🧠 Quick Practice Quiz
1. The coffee shop is _____ the bookstore and the pharmacy.
next to
between
behind
over
2. The helicopter is flying _____ the building.
under
over
beside
between
3. My keys are _____ the sofa cushions.
above
in front of
under
next to
4. The garden is _____ the house.
under
behind
between
over
5. Please sit _____ me during the movie.
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