Prepositions (K–2): word list
22 words for kindergarten to grade 2. Words that are clearly one part of speech, by grade band.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| under | 2 | K |
| over | 2 | 1 |
| behind | 2 | K |
| beside | 2 | K |
| between | 2 | K |
| near | 1 | K |
| above | 2 | K |
| below | 2 | K |
| inside | 2 | K |
| outside | 2 | K |
| through | 1 | K |
| around | 2 | 2 |
| across | 2 | K |
| into | 2 | K |
| onto | 2 | K |
| off | 1 | 2 |
| from | 1 | 1 |
| with | 1 | K |
| before | 2 | 2 |
| after | 2 | 1 |
| along | 2 | K |
| toward | 2 | K |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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