ESL Prepositions Game: Interactive Prepositions of Place Activity
Master the language of space and location with our Prepositions game. This interactive ESL activity is designed for students to practice prepositions of place in a clear, visual context. By moving objects to their correct positions within various scenes, learners build a concrete understanding of how English describes where things are located.
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How to Play: Arrange the Scene
Our online prepositions activity provides immediate feedback as you interact with 9 different real-life environments:
- Step 1: Read the Instruction – A sentence will appear at the top of the screen describing where an object belongs (e.g., "The cat is under the table").
- Step 2: Move the Object – Click and drag the matching item to the correct position in the scene.
- Step 3: Complete the Scene – There are 12 objects to place in each level. Once all items are correctly positioned, you move to the next, more challenging environment.
- Step 4: Choose Your Pace – If the timer is too fast, you can select 'Slow' mode from the title screen to practice at your own speed.
Prepositions and Game Scenes
The game features 9 detailed scenes and uses a variety of essential prepositions. Here is the full list of content practiced in this game:
- In
- On
- Under
- Above
- Next to
- To the right of
- To the left of
- Behind
- In front of
- Between
- Put the lamp between the sofa and chair.
- Put the picture above the chair.
- Put the plant on the left of the sofa.
- Put the books above the sofa.
- Put the cushion on the sofa.
- Put the remote under the sofa.
- Put the tissues in front of the sofa.
- Put the candle on the table.
- Put the cat under the table.
- Put the newspaper on the chair.
- Put the bag on the right of the chair.
- Put the keys under the chair.
- Put the heater in the corner.
- Put the whiteboard behind the desk.
- Put the box under the desk.
- Put the keyboard in front of the computer.
- Put the bin on the left of the desk.
- Put the printer on the small table.
- Put the mouse next to the computer.
- Put the scissors on the left of the computer.
- Put the speakers next to the computer.
- Put the folders on the right of the computer.
- Put the papers on the chair.
- Put the pens on the desk.
- Put the milk next to the water.
- Put the apples above the bananas.
- Put the eggs above the orange.
- Put the carrots under the orange.
- Put the sausages in the fridge on the top shelf.
- Put the ketchup on the shelf above the orange.
- Put the beans next to the orange.
- Put the butter in the fridge under the tomatoes.
- Put the cereal on the top left shelf.
- Put the chocolate next to the bananas.
- Put the watermelon in the fridge on the bottom shelf.
- Put the orange juice in the fridge above the water bottle.
- Put the dog behind the tree on the left.
- Put the hammock between the two trees on the right.
- Put the bridge over the river.
- Put the swing on the tree on the left.
- Put the barbecue next to the table.
- Put the ball in front of the tree on the left.
- Put the lamp post on the right of the table.
- Put the umbrella over the table.
- Put the slide between the river and the tree.
- Put the bench on the left of the river.
- Put the sign in the bottom left.
- Put the fountain on the river at the back.
- Put the chair behind the desk.
- Put the poster on the wall on the left.
- Put the air conditioner above the whiteboard.
- Put the globe on the desk on the left.
- Put the books on the desk in the middle.
- Put the bell in the top right of the room.
- Put the glasses on the desk on the right.
- Put the tv in the top left of the room.
- Put the pens under the whiteboard.
- Put the bag under the window.
- Put the flip chart on the right of the whiteboard.
- Put the eraser next to the window.
- Put the mirror in the corner.
- Put the rug under the bed.
- Put the jacket on the left of the closet.
- Put the luggage in front of the bed.
- Put the gloves on the chair.
- Put the towel on the left of the closet.
- Put the clock on the left of the bed.
- Put the shoes in the closet.
- Put the pillow on the bed.
- Put the lamp on the right of the bed.
- Put the t-shirt in the closet.
- Put the umbrella between the chair and the closet.
- Put the tray behind the chairs.
- Put the stool on the left.
- Put the bottles on the bottom shelf.
- Put the beans on the top shelf.
- Put the flower on the table.
- Put the cups under the 'coffee' sign.
- Put the coffee machine on the right of the blackboard.
- Put the clock in the top right of the room.
- Put the spoons on the left counter.
- Put the tissues in front of the blackboard.
- Put the saucers on the left of the books.
- Put the menu on the right counter.
- Put the soap next to the shower head.
- Put the razor on the right of the faucet.
- Put the toothbrush on the left of the faucet.
- Put the toothpaste on the sink.
- Put the plug in the bath.
- Put the cup next to the flower.
- Put the comb in front of the mirror.
- Put the dental floss above the sink.
- Put the tissues above the towel.
- Put the shampoo next to the window.
- Put the hairbrush on the window ledge.
- Put the bath mat on the bath.
Why Teachers Choose This Prepositions Resource
Teachers recommend this ESL prepositions activity because it moves beyond abstract definitions and provides a functional, realistic context. Students aren't just memorizing words; they are performing actions that reinforce the meaning of the language. It is an ideal tool for Cambridge A1 Starters and A2 Key (KET) preparation, where describing the location of objects is a fundamental skill.
Classroom Tips
After playing the game, have students play "Hide and Seek" with classroom objects, giving instructions to their partners using the prepositions from the game. For more practice with household items, try our Vocab Game, or pair this with the Daily Routines game to describe where activities happen.
Which scene did you find the most challenging? Let us know in the comments below!
Comments
good
- ahide
Hola !!!
- Anon
it s awesome anon
- nadia
It's a good game for children
- UwU
this is kinda boring!
- Anon