Beginner … min read · Updated 2026-06-20
Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place tell where something is: in, on, under, behind, in front of, next to, between, near.
| Preposition | Meaning |
|---|---|
| in | inside |
| on | touching the top of |
| under | below |
| next to / beside | at the side of |
| between | in the middle of two |
The cat is on the table.
The ball is under the chair.
The shop is next to the school.
She sat between Ali and Sara.
in = inside, on = touching a surface, under = below. Picture the position before choosing.
Common mistake: Using "in" for surfaces ("in the table"). Something resting on top is on the table.
✏️ Test Yourself
1. The book is ___ the bag.
2. The lamp is ___ the desk.
3. The cat is ___ the box.
4. He sat ___ two friends.
📒 Words to learn
Absence (n)
Balochi
گاری
Urdu
غیر موجودگی
“These absences will expose you to significant danger.”
Row (n)
Balochi
قطار
Urdu
قطار
“Form three rows.”
Position (n)
Balochi
ڈس،جاہ
Urdu
جگہ/ حیثیت
“You must not lose your position.”
According
Balochi
حوالہ
Urdu
مطابق
“The chairman is sick today, according to him.”
Respect (n)
Balochi
شراف
Urdu
عزت
“Show respect to your teacher.”
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