Chapter 13 — Position Words
We use position words to tell where a person, animal or thing is. These words help us describe the place of objects around us.
In this chapter, you will learn common position words such as in, on, under, over, near, far, behind, in front of, between and beside.
Why This Chapter Matters
Position words help us explain where things are. We use them at home, at school, while playing and when giving simple directions.
These words help us describe the position of people, animals and things in relation to other things.
Learning position words makes it easier to understand instructions and describe what we can see around us.
What You Will Learn
- What position words are.
- How to use in and on.
- How to use under and over.
- How to use near and far.
- How to use behind and in front of.
- How to use between and beside.
- How to use position words in simple sentences.
Before You Begin
Before starting this chapter, you should know common naming words for people, animals and things.
You should also understand simple ideas such as one, more than one, near and far. These ideas will help you understand where objects are placed.
Understanding the Learning Sequence
The lessons begin by explaining what position words are. You will then learn common position words in pairs before using them together in simple sentences.
Learning the words in pairs makes it easier to compare positions and understand how objects are placed.
Lessons in This Chapter
Complete the lessons in the order shown below.
Important Ideas
- Position words tell us where a person, animal or thing is.
- In can show that something is inside another thing or place.
- On can show that something is resting on a surface.
- Under means below something.
- Over means above something.
- Near means close to something.
- Far means a long distance away.
- Behind means at the back of something.
- In front of means before or ahead of something.
- Between means in the space separating two things.
- Beside means next to something or someone.
Chapter Practice
- Complete: The ball is ___ the box. (in / on)
- Complete: The book is ___ the table. (in / on)
- What is the opposite of under?
- What is the opposite of near?
- Complete: The cat is ___ the table. (under / over)
- Complete: The school is ___ my house. (near / far)
- Complete: The boy is ___ the door. (behind / in front of)
- Complete: The ball is ___ the two boxes. (between / beside)
- Complete: The chair is ___ the table. (beside / between)
- Write one sentence using a position word.
Quick Revision
Position words tell us where people, animals and things are. Words such as in, on, under, over, near and far help us describe simple positions.
We can also use behind, in front of, between and beside to explain where something is in relation to another person or thing.
Continue Learning
Start with Lesson 1 — What Are Position Words? and complete the lessons in sequence.