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Prepositions of Movement – Test 1

A2 Elementary GrammarEnglish

This A2 grammar test practises prepositions of movement such as into, out of, onto, off, across, through, along, past, up, down and towards. It also covers common verb patterns like get on/off and get in/out of, go home, arrive at and from... to. It suits elementary learners, teachers who need a quick check, and anyone revising for an A2 exam.

Questions
30
Time
25 min
PDF
4 pages
Answer key
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Part 1: Meaning of prepositions of movement

Choose the preposition that best completes each sentence.

  1. The cat jumped _____ the table and ate the fish.

  2. Maria walked _____ the room and turned on the light.

  3. We swam _____ the river to the other side.

  4. The train went _____ a long, dark tunnel under the mountain.

  5. Please get _____ the bus at the next stop. We're here!

  6. Ben climbed _____ the ladder to fix the roof.

  7. The ball rolled _____ the hill and stopped at the bottom.

  8. Walk _____ the bank, and you'll see the post office on your left.

  9. The dog came running _____ me when I called its name.

  10. A plane flew high _____ our house.

Part 2: Correct use and common mistakes

Choose the correct answer. Some questions ask you to find a mistake or choose the correct sentence.

  1. Choose the correct sentence.

  2. I usually go _____ school by bike.

  3. We arrived _____ the airport at six o'clock.

  4. It takes twenty minutes to walk _____ my house to the station.

  5. Find the mistake: She got (A) out (B) the taxi (C) and paid (D) the driver.

  6. Which question is correct?

  7. Don't walk _____ the road here. Use the bridge.

  8. Find the mistake: Tom (A) got (B) off (C) the car and (D) locked it.

  9. He didn't go _____ the shop. He waited outside.

  10. Choose the correct sentence.

Part 3: Directions to a party

Read Lina's message to Sam. Choose the best word for each numbered gap.

Hi Sam,

I'm so happy you're coming to my party on Saturday! Here's how to get to my house from the station.

When you get (1) ___ the train, go (2) ___ the station through the main exit. Walk (3) ___ the bridge over the river. Then turn left and walk (4) ___ River Road for about five minutes. You'll go (5) ___ a small café and a bookshop. At the end of the road, there's a big park. Don't walk around it, because it takes too long. Walk (6) ___ the park, past the lake. When you come out, go (7) ___ the hill. It's a bit steep, but my house is at the top! It's number 12, with a blue door. Come (8) ___ the garden. We'll be outside.

If you're tired, you can take the number 5 bus. Get (9) ___ it outside the station and get off at Hill Street.

By the way, after the party my brother can drive you back (10) ___ the station.

See you soon,

Lina

  1. Gap (1): When you get _____ the train, ...

  2. Choose the correct word for the gap: "When your train arrives, walk _____ the station through the main exit and turn left into Park Road."

  3. Gap (3): Walk _____ the bridge over the river.

  4. Gap (4): ... walk _____ River Road for about five minutes.

  5. Gap (5): You'll go _____ a small café and a bookshop.

  6. Gap (6): Walk _____ the park, past the lake.

  7. Gap (7): ... go _____ the hill. My house is at the top!

  8. Gap (8): Come _____ the garden. We'll be outside.

  9. Gap (9): Get _____ it outside the station and get off at Hill Street.

  10. Gap (10): ... my brother can drive you back _____ the station.

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About this test

This A2 grammar test practises prepositions of movement such as into, out of, onto, off, across, through, along, past, up, down and towards. It also covers common verb patterns like get on/off and get in/out of, go home, arrive at and from... to. It suits elementary learners, teachers who need a quick check, and anyone revising for an A2 exam.

Topics covered

into / out of / onto / offacross, through, along, pastup, down, over, towardsget on/off, get in/out ofgo to, go home, arrive atfrom ... toQuestions and negatives with movement

How to use this test

  1. Download the PDF and print it, or take the test online below.
  2. Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
  3. Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.

Notes for teachers

Part 1 checks the core meaning of each preposition, Part 2 focuses on typical A2 errors (go to home, arrive to, got out the taxi, got off the car), and Part 3 tests the prepositions in a realistic set of directions. After the test, learners can draw a simple map and write their own directions to their home using at least eight different prepositions. A quick mime or TPR game with classroom objects works well for remembering across, through, along and past.