English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #031: Grammar and vocabulary for simple place words: in, on, under, box, table
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #031
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #031
Topic: Prepositions of place with in / on / under
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you learn three very useful place words:
- in = inside
- on = on top of
- under = below
These words help you say where things are.
Quick review from previous lessons
- this / that: use these words to point to one thing.
- can I have...: use this for polite requests.
- like / love / hate: use these words for simple preferences.
New words
1) in — reading: in — meaning: inside
Example: The keys are in the box.
Usage note: Use in for something inside a space or container.
2) on — reading: on — meaning: on top of
Example: The book is on the table.
Usage note: Use on for something touching the top of a surface.
3) under — reading: un-der — meaning: below
Example: The ball is under the chair.
Usage note: Use under for something lower than another thing.
4) box — reading: boks — meaning: container
Example: Please put the pen in the box.
Usage note: Box is a common container word for small objects.
5) table — reading: tay-bəl — meaning: furniture surface
Example: The cup is on the table.
Usage note: Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top.
Simple sentence patterns
- The keys are in the box.
- The book is on the table.
- The ball is under the chair.
- Please put the pen in the box.
- The cup is on the table.
Sentence readings
1) The keys are in the box.
Reading: dhə keez ar in dhə boks
2) The book is on the table.
Reading: dhə buk iz on dhə tay-bəl
3) The ball is under the chair.
Reading: dhə bol iz un-der dhə chair
4) Please put the pen in the box.
Reading: pleez put dhə pen in dhə boks
5) The cup is on the table.
Reading: dhə kup iz on dhə tay-bəl
Usage notes
- Use is with singular nouns: The book is..., The cup is...
- Use are with plural nouns: The keys are...
- In = inside a box, bag, room, or other space.
- On = touching the top of a surface.
- Under = lower than another thing.
Mini practice
1) Choose the best word: The book is ___ the table. (in / on / under)
2) Choose the best word: The keys are ___ the box. (in / on / under)
3) Choose the best word: The ball is ___ the chair. (in / on / under)
4) Make a sentence with: pen + box
5) Make a sentence with: cup + table
Answer key
1) on
2) in
3) under
4) The pen is in the box.
5) The cup is on the table.
Reply instruction
Write your answers in a reply. You can also make 2 new sentences with in, on, and under.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #031
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #031
Topic: Prepositions of place with in / on / under
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you learn three very useful place words:
- in = inside
- on = on top of
- under = below
These words help you say where things are.
Quick review from previous lessons
- this / that: use these words to point to one thing.
- can I have...: use this for polite requests.
- like / love / hate: use these words for simple preferences.
New words
1) in — reading: in — meaning: inside
Example: The keys are in the box.
Usage note: Use in for something inside a space or container.
2) on — reading: on — meaning: on top of
Example: The book is on the table.
Usage note: Use on for something touching the top of a surface.
3) under — reading: un-der — meaning: below
Example: The ball is under the chair.
Usage note: Use under for something lower than another thing.
4) box — reading: boks — meaning: container
Example: Please put the pen in the box.
Usage note: Box is a common container word for small objects.
5) table — reading: tay-bəl — meaning: furniture surface
Example: The cup is on the table.
Usage note: Table is a piece of furniture with a flat top.
Simple sentence patterns
- The keys are in the box.
- The book is on the table.
- The ball is under the chair.
- Please put the pen in the box.
- The cup is on the table.
Sentence readings
1) The keys are in the box.
Reading: dhə keez ar in dhə boks
2) The book is on the table.
Reading: dhə buk iz on dhə tay-bəl
3) The ball is under the chair.
Reading: dhə bol iz un-der dhə chair
4) Please put the pen in the box.
Reading: pleez put dhə pen in dhə boks
5) The cup is on the table.
Reading: dhə kup iz on dhə tay-bəl
Usage notes
- Use is with singular nouns: The book is..., The cup is...
- Use are with plural nouns: The keys are...
- In = inside a box, bag, room, or other space.
- On = touching the top of a surface.
- Under = lower than another thing.
Mini practice
1) Choose the best word: The book is ___ the table. (in / on / under)
2) Choose the best word: The keys are ___ the box. (in / on / under)
3) Choose the best word: The ball is ___ the chair. (in / on / under)
4) Make a sentence with: pen + box
5) Make a sentence with: cup + table
Answer key
1) on
2) in
3) under
4) The pen is in the box.
5) The cup is on the table.
Reply instruction
Write your answers in a reply. You can also make 2 new sentences with in, on, and under.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].