Grammar Games Speed Round
Prepositions of Movement Game
Practise prepositions of movement in a quick English grammar round.
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Play first. Understand every answer.
The round is short; the corrections are the lesson. Use the guide below whenever you want a refresher.
How to play
- Choose Practice to work at your own pace or Challenge to play against the clock.
- Practice lets you choose easy, medium or hard questions. Challenge draws four from each level for a 12-question round with three lives.
- Read the grammar explanation after each answer and review your results at the end.
Grammar guide
Prepositions of Movement Game: rules and examples
Movement prepositions show the path a person or thing takes. Into and out of show a change between inside and outside; across, through and along describe different routes.
01
Enter and leave
Use into for movement to the inside, out of for movement to the outside, onto for movement to a surface and off for leaving a surface.
She walked into the room.
Use into for movement to the inside, out of for movement to the outside, onto for movement to a surface and off for leaving a surface.The cat jumped off the sofa.
Use into for movement to the inside, out of for movement to the outside, onto for movement to a surface and off for leaving a surface.
02
Across, through and along
Across emphasizes crossing from one side to another. Through describes a path within or among something. Along follows a line or path. The same place can sometimes take across or through depending on the route you mean.
We walked across the square.
Across focuses on the crossing from one side to the other.They drove through the tunnel.
Through focuses on the route within the tunnel.
03
Other paths
Use around, over, under, past, up or down to specify the direction of a route.
The ball rolled under the chair.
Use around, over, under, past, up or down to specify the direction of a route.She walked past the shop.
Use around, over, under, past, up or down to specify the direction of a route.
FAQ
Is this prepositions of movement game free?
Yes. You can play as many rounds as you like without creating an account.
How does Challenge mode work?
Challenge uses 12 questions: four easy, four medium and four hard. You have three lives and a timer for each question.
Can I use this game in class?
Choose “Project in class” to display each question for the whole class. Pause for pair discussion, then reveal the answer and explanation before moving on. Practice and Challenge remain available for individual rounds.
Where is my best score stored?
Your best Challenge score stays in this browser. It is not added to your account.