What you will learn in Grade 2
Today's goal: Use in, on, under, between, beside, behind and simple time expressions such as at 7 o'clock.
Core concept
The bag is under the chair.
Prepositions show the relationship between a person, place or thing and another word.
Core concept
The pencil is between the books.
“Between” is used when something is in the space separating two things.
Core concept
We play in the park.
“In” shows that something is inside a place or area.
Core concept
The class starts at 9 o'clock.
“At” can point to a particular time or place.
Core idea
Use in, on, under, between, beside, behind and simple time expressions such as at 7 o'clock.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Place
under, between, beside
“under, between, beside” shows where one person or thing is located.
Place
in, on, behind
“in, on, behind” shows where one person or thing is located.
Time
at 9 o'clock
“at 9 o'clock” shows when something happens.
See the skill in action
Where?ball → under → table
Where?book → between → bags
When?class → at → 9 o'clock
Quick check
Which preposition fits: The cat is ___ the box. (in/on)
Practice like a learner
- Complete: The shoes are ___ the bed.
- Complete: Riya sits ___ Arun and Meena.
- Write a sentence with 'behind'.
- Write a time sentence using 'at'.
- Find two prepositions in your reading book.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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