Prepositions

Front 1

aboard

Back 1

The children climbed aboard the train headed to the English countryside.

Front 2

about

Back 2

The blueberries were so delicious that we ate about 100 of them.

Front 3

above

Back 3

The dish was too high above my head that I had to get a stool to reach it.

Front 4

across

Back 4

We drove across the country to visit family in Arizona.

Front 5

after

Back 5

The child begged for dessert after dinner.

Front 6

against

Back 6

The hurricane was so strong that it was hard to walk against the wind.

Front 7

along

Back 7

As we walked along the road we saw a field of wildflowers.

Front 8

amid

Back 8

She could see nothing amid the snow and darkness.

Front 9

among

Back 9

The bees were buzzing among the flowers.

Front 10

around

Back 10

The boys raced five times around the house.

Front 11

at

Back 11

Mom stopped at the top of the stairs to catch her breath before going down the water slide.

Front 12

atop

Back 12

He stood atop nearly 11,000 feet of mountain gazing in wonderment at the spec­tacular view below him as he strained to catch his breath.

Front 13

before

Back 13

We gave everyone a hug before we left, knowing that it would be a long time before we saw them again.

Front 14

behind

Back 14

We were stuck in a long line of traffic behind a school bus.

Front 15

below

Back 15

The plates are on the shelf below the cups.

Front 16

beneath

Back 16

The house was cold, so we snuggled beneath a warm blanket.

Front 17

beside

Back 17

I sat beside my best friend during lunch.

Front 18

besides

Back 18

No one besides the owner could control the angry dog.

Front 19

between

Back 19

We planted a row of flowers between the two large bushes.

Front 20

beyond

Back 20

We watched the boat sail off beyond the horizon.

Front 21

by

Back 21

The girl sat by the tree while waiting for her friend to arrive.

Front 22

concerning

Back 22

We received a letter concerning the dates for the family reunion.

Front 23

considering

Back 23

I am considering going on vacation.

Front 24

despite

Back 24

Joe went outside to play, despite the fact that it was raining.

Front 25

down

Back 25

The candy slid down the tube and into my candy bag.

Front 26

during

Back 26

We ate popcorn during the movie.

Front 27

except

Back 27

Everything was in good order except the boots.

Front 28

for

Back 28

We went to the store to buy a present for Silas.

Front 29

from

Back 29

I received a package from my family who lives out of tow.

Front 30

in

Back 30

Please put the rolls in a basket to serve our guests.

Front 31

inside

Back 31

Alex picked up his toys and put them inside the toybox.

Front 32

into

Back 32

Never look directly into the sun because it will hurt your eyes.

Front 33

like

Back 33

The kids played a game and had to move around like barnyard animals.

Front 34

near

Back 34

We moved the chair near the couch.

Front 35

of

Back 35

The girls earned a lot of money at their cupcake stand during the garage sale.

Front 36

off

Back 36

Abby must remember to take off her earrings before bed.

Front 37

on

Back 37

Sally placed the vase of flowers on the table.

Front 38

onto

Back 38

The kids flopped onto the bed.

Front 39

out

Back 39

Please let the dog out.

Front 40

outside

Back 40

The woman was waiting outside the coffee shop for her friend to come.

Front 41

over

Back 41

Jacob jumped over all the hurdles and won the race.

Front 42

past

Back 42

Mom drove past the house and had to turn around and go back to it.

Front 43

regarding

Back 43

Nick showed great disappointment regarding the grade he got on the test.

Front 44

since

Back 44

God has loved us since the beginning of time.

Front 45

through

Back 45

The children stepped through the wardrobe and into the snowy world of Narnia.

Front 46

throughout

Back 46

We must remember to pray throughout the day, not just at meals and before bed.

Front 47

till

Back 47

She'll probably take a nap till the clock chimes 3.

Front 48

to

Back 48

Each Sunday we go to church to worship God.

Front 49

toward

Back 49

Dad drove toward the beach.

Front 50

under

Back 50

Suzy hid under the blanket.

Front 51

underneath

Back 51

If you look underneath the box, you will find your keys.

Front 52

until

Back 52

You will not get to play until you finish your school work.

Front 53

unto

Back 53

We sang our songs of praise unto God.

Front 54

up

Back 54

We climbed up the steep hill.

Front 55

upon

Back 55

Charlie's grade was dependent upon his score on this test.

Front 56

with

Back 56

Abby like to eat grilled cheese sandwiches with ketchup.

Front 57

within

Back 57

The store manager will be back within the hour.

Front 58

without

Back 58

I don't want to imagine my life without God.