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Free 2nd Grade Prepositions: in, on, at, for, since, during Worksheet — Level 3

Choose the preposition that fits: in, on and at for places and times, and for, since and during for how long and when. A challenge set with trickier and irregular words. This 2nd Grade worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Grade
2nd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Grammar
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • using for, since and during
  • practicing prepositions

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: 2nd Grade Prepositions: in, on, at, for, since, during Worksheet — Level 3

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  3. 3Spelling List 1: Adding -ing and -ed
  4. 4Spelling List 2: Plurals with -s and -es

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on grammar. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try 2nd Grade Pronouns: he, she, it, they, him, her, them Worksheet — Level 3, then check understanding with the 2nd Grade Grammar Quiz.

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Success TutoringWorksheets2nd Grade · English · Grammar

2nd Grade Prepositions: in, on, at, for, since, during Worksheet — Level 3

Name

Date

Score /

Circle for, since or during.

1.The lights went out (answer space) the storm.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
2.We have been waiting (answer space) an hour.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
3.Nobody spoke (answer space) the test.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
4.The baby slept (answer space) two hours.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
5.We stayed at the beach (answer space) two days.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
6.He fell asleep (answer space) the lesson.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
7.I have had this bike (answer space) my birthday.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
8.She has been sick (answer space) Monday.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
9.The shop has been open (answer space) eight o'clock.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
10.They have known each other (answer space) they were babies.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
11.I have lived here (answer space) three years.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
12.It rained (answer space) the night.
  1. Afor
  2. Bsince
  3. Cduring
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