Preposiciones de lugar / Prepositions of Place

Introduce each preposition. Have students model and stand next to, in front, behind and across.

Explain the following to your students

There are two common sentence patterns that we use with prepositions of place.

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1. Common Sentence Patterns for Prepositions of Place

 

There are two common sentence patterns

that we use with prepositions of place.

 

1. The + noun + verb + preposition + the +
   • The cookie is on the plate. (singular)
   • The strawberries are on the plate. (plural)

 

2. There + is + (a) + noun + preposition + the +
   • There is a cup of coffee on the table. (singular)
   • There are bananas on the table. (plural)

Prepositions of Place with Similar Meanings

 

Some prepositions have similar meanings.

 

1. Next to and beside

have the same meaning.

• The sunglasses are

next to the sunscreen.

• The sunglasses are

beside the sunscreen.

2. On, above, and over

have similar meanings.

Use on when the two nouns are touching and above when they aren’t. Use over when there is movement.

• The boat is on the
• The light is above the table.
• The plane flew over

the Eiffel Tower.

3. Under, beneath, and below

have similar meanings.

• The cat is under the
• The cat is beneath the
• The cat is below the

 

 

For more practice click on resources at the bottom of this page.

Resources:

• Prepositions of Place Teacher Copy
• Prepositions of Place Student Copy