October 28, 2026
Class 3 Prepositions and Articles Questions with Answers
Class 3 practice on prepositions (in, on, under, between) and articles, with answers and explanations.
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Prepositions tell us where something is or when something happens: the book is on the table, the cat is under the bed, we play after school. Class 3 English practises the common prepositions of place and time alongside a, an and the.
What your child should know
- Prepositions show position: in, on, under, behind, between, beside, over.
- Some show time: at 5 o'clock, on Monday, in July.
- In means inside something; on means on top of or touching a surface.
- Articles a, an and the come before nouns.
5 Prepositions questions with answers
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Q1. Choose the correct preposition: The books are ___ the bag.
A) in
B) on
C) behind
D) over
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Answer: A) in
In' shows that the books are inside the bag.
Q2. Which sentence uses the correct article?
A) She has a umbrella.
B) She has an umbrella.
C) She has the umbrella.
D) She has umbrella.
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Answer: B) She has an umbrella.
An' is used before the vowel sound in 'umbrella'.
Q3. Choose the correct article: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article
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Answer: B) an
An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
Q4. Choose the correct preposition: The picture is ___ the wall.
A) on
B) under
C) in
D) between
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Answer: A) on
On' is used when something is attached to a surface like a wall.
Q5. Choose the correct preposition: The school is ___ the park and the library.
A) on
B) between
C) under
D) behind
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Answer: B) between
Between' is used for something in the middle of two places.
How to practise prepositions at home
- Play "where is the toy?" Hide a toy and have your child describe where it is using a preposition.
- Give instructions that use prepositions: "put the cup beside the plate".
- Draw a picture and describe it using five prepositions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a preposition for Class 3?
- A preposition is a word that shows where something is or when something happens, like in, on, under, behind, at or after.
- What is the difference between in and on?
- "In" means inside something (the pencil is in the box). "On" means on top of or touching a surface (the picture is on the wall).