IndianTechnoEra: Using Position Words in Sentences

Using Position Words in Sentences

We have learned many position words. Now we can use them in simple sentences to explain where people, animals and things are.

Position words make our sentences more useful because they tell us where something is.

Learning Objectives

• Recognise position words in sentences.
• Choose the correct position word.
• Use position words with naming words.
• Write simple sentences using position words.

Using In and On

The ball is in the box.
The book is on the table.
The pencil is in the bag.
The cup is on the desk.

Using Under and Over

The cat is under the chair.
The bird is over the tree.
The shoes are under the bed.

Using Near and Far

The school is near my house.
The mountain is far from the village.
The shop is near the park.

Using Behind and In Front Of

The tree is behind the house.
The teacher is in front of the class.
The car is in front of the school.

Using Between and Beside

The ball is between the two boxes.
The chair is beside the table.
The tree is between two houses.

How to Make a Position Sentence

A simple position sentence can tell us what something is and where it is.

Thing + is/are + Position Word + Place

Example: The book is on the table.

First name the person, animal or thing. Then use a suitable position word to tell where it is.

Choosing the Correct Position Word

1. Look at the objects.
2. Notice where the object is.
3. Think about the position.
4. Choose the correct position word.
5. Say or write the complete sentence.

Common Mistakes

• Do not choose a position word without looking at the position.
• Do not confuse in with on.
• Do not confuse under with over.
• Do not confuse near with far.
• Remember that between describes a position separating two things.
• Remember that beside means next to something.

Practice

1. The ball is ___ the box. (in / on)

2. The book is ___ the table. (in / on)

3. The cat is ___ the chair. (under / over)

4. The bird is ___ the tree. (under / over)

5. The school is ___ my house. (near / far)

6. The tree is ___ the house. (behind / in front of)

7. The teacher is ___ the class. (behind / in front of)

8. The ball is ___ the two boxes. (between / beside)

9. The chair is ___ the table. (between / beside)

10. Write one sentence using a position word.

Try It Yourself

Draw a simple picture containing a box, ball, table, chair and book. Place the objects in different positions. Write five sentences describing where the objects are.

Example:
The ball is in the box.
The book is on the table.

Quick Revision

• Position words tell us where something is.
• In means inside.
• On means resting on a surface.
• Under means below.
• Over means above.
• Near means close.
• Far means a long distance away.
• Behind means at the back.
• In front of means before or ahead.
• Between means in the space separating two things.
• Beside means next to something or someone.

Next Step

You have completed Chapter 13. In the next chapter, you will learn about joining words such as and, but and or to connect simple ideas.