In And Into Preposition Worksheet

Learning prepositions is a key part of English grammar for kids. “In” and “into” can be confusing because they look similar. These worksheets are designed to help children understand the difference using simple words and daily examples.

What Are Prepositions?

Prepositions are words that tell us where something is or the direction it is moving. Common examples include in, into, on, under, and behind.

1. Meaning of “In”

We use the word “in” when something is already inside a place or an object. It describes a position where there is no movement happening.

• Simple Rule: Use “in” for things that are resting inside.
• Examples:
  • The milk is in the glass.
  • The books are in the bag.
  • Water is in the bottle.

2. Meaning of “Into”

We use the word “into” when someone or something moves from the outside to the inside. It describes an action or movement.

• Simple Rule: Use “into” when there is movement entering a space.
• Examples:
  • She walked into the room.
  • He jumped into the water.
  • Throw the paper into the dustbin.

• Answers With Detailed Explanation

1. The cat is sleeping in the box.

Explanation: The cat is already inside the box. No movement.

2. She went into the room quietly.

Explanation: She moved from outside to inside the room.

3. Put the toys into the basket.

Explanation: Putting shows movement.

4. The fish is swimming in the pond.

Explanation: The fish is already inside the pond.

5. He jumped into the water.

Explanation: Jumping shows action and movement.

6. There is milk in the glass.

Explanation: Milk is already inside the glass.

7. The boy ran into the classroom.

Explanation: Running shows movement.

8. The books are in the bag.

Explanation: Books are inside the bag.

9. Pour the juice into the cup.

Explanation: Pouring is an action.

10. The keys are in my pocket.

Explanation: Keys are already inside the pocket.

11. The dog walked into the house.

Explanation: Walking shows movement.

12. There are flowers in the garden.

Explanation: Flowers are located inside the garden area.

13. The girl fell into the mud.

Explanation: Falling shows movement.

14. The pen is in the pencil box.

Explanation: The pen is already inside.

15. She put her hand into the bag.

Explanation: Putting the hand shows action.

16. The baby is sitting in the chair.

Explanation: Sitting shows position, not movement.

17. Throw the paper into the dustbin.

Explanation: Throwing involves movement.

18. The apples are in the bowl.

Explanation: Apples are already inside the bowl.

19. The bird flew into the cage.

Explanation: Flying shows movement.

20. Water is in the bottle.

Explanation: Water is inside the bottle.