Preposition Phrases

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 explore common idiomatic expressions that use the prepositions at, in, and on by matching each phrase to its correct meaning. Through this vocabulary-focused activity, learners strengthen understanding of figurative language, semantic nuance, context clues, and how prepositions function within fixed expressions rather than literal descriptions.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary and Idioms (Grades 4-6): Recognize and understand common idiomatic expressions that include at, in, and on.
• Figurative Language Interpretation: Distinguish between literal and nonliteral meanings in everyday phrases.
• Prepositional Phrase Awareness: Understand how prepositions contribute to meaning within set expressions.
• Language and Meaning: Use context and reasoning to connect phrases with accurate definitions.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to build vocabulary depth alongside grammar awareness.
• Matching Format: Encourages careful reading and comparison of meanings.
• Real-World Language Focus: Highlights expressions students encounter in conversation, reading, and media.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for vocabulary lessons, language study, centers, or independent practice.

This printable worksheet helps students expand vocabulary and improve comprehension by focusing on how prepositions function in idiomatic language. By matching expressions to meanings, learners build confidence interpreting figurative phrases and recognizing how language works beyond literal rules. It is a no-prep resource that fits well in both classroom and homeschool language arts settings, supporting richer vocabulary knowledge and deeper understanding of everyday English.

This worksheet is part of our At vs. In vs. On Worksheets collection.