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Free 3rd Grade Prepositions of Place and Time Worksheet

Students learn that prepositions show where something is (under, between, behind) or when something happens (before, after, during). They find prepositions in sentences, sort them into place or time, choose in, on or at for times and dates, and write about a room using prepositions.

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Grade
3rd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Grammar
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
19
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • identifying prepositions in sentences
  • telling prepositions of place from prepositions of time
  • choosing in, on or at for time
  • using prepositions to add detail to writing

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: Prepositions of Place and Time

  1. 1I or Me? Subject and Object Pronouns
  2. 23rd Grade Prepositions: in, on, at, for, since, during Worksheet — Level 1
  3. 33rd Grade Pronouns: he, she, it, they, him, her, them Worksheet — Level 1
  4. 43rd Grade Using a and an Worksheet — Level 1

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?

3rd Grade students (typically ages 8–9) working on grammar. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are 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 20 minutes for 19 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 I or Me? Subject and Object Pronouns, then check understanding with the 3rd Grade Grammar Quiz.

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Success TutoringWorksheets3rd Grade · English · Grammar

Prepositions of Place and Time

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Date

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Ask yourself: does this word tell me where or when?

Part A: Find the preposition

A preposition links a noun to the rest of the sentence. It often tells us where or when. Each sentence has one preposition. Write it on the line.

1.The keys are under the cushion. (answer space)
2.We played games after dinner. (answer space)
3.The cat sat between the two boxes. (answer space)
4.Please wash your hands before lunch. (answer space)
5.A spider was hiding behind the door. (answer space)
6.Nobody spoke during the movie. (answer space)

Part B: Place or time?

Does the preposition in bold tell us where (place) or when (time)? Circle one.

7.We met after school.
  1. Aplace
  2. Btime
8.The pen is inside the box.
  1. Aplace
  2. Btime
9.She sat next to her friend.
  1. Aplace
  2. Btime
10.The shop closes at five o'clock.
  1. Aplace
  2. Btime
11.The plane flew above the clouds.
  1. Aplace
  2. Btime
12.I yawned during the long speech.
  1. Aplace
  2. Btime
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Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.

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    Time
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    Answers
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    Time
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