🔗 Prepositions and Conjunctions

What your child will learn

• Students will be able to identify prepositions of place, time, and direction in given sentences.
• Students will be able to choose the correct preposition of place, time, or direction to complete a sentence.
• Students will be able to identify conjunctions and the ideas they connect in a sentence.
• Students will be able to join two simple sentences using an appropriate conjunction (and, but, so, because, although, when).

Lessons in this unit

1. Prepositions of Place: Learn prepositions that tell where something is: in, on, under, behind, between, next to, in front of.
2. Prepositions of Time: Learn prepositions that tell when: at, on, in, before, after, during.
3. Prepositions of Direction: Learn prepositions that show movement: to, from, towards, into, out of, across.
4. Conjunctions: and, but: Use 'and' to add similar ideas and 'but' to show contrast.
5. Conjunctions: so, because: Use 'so' to show a result and 'because' to show a reason.
6. Conjunctions: although, when: Use 'although' to show contrast and 'when' to show time.

Key words

preposition

A word that shows where something is, when it happens, or which way it goes.

conjunction

A joining word that connects two parts of a sentence.

place

Where something is, like in, on, under.

time

When something happens, like before, after, during.

direction

Which way something moves, like to, from, towards.

Help your child at home

What to watch for

Using 'in' for all locations (e.g., 'in the table' instead of 'on the table').

Help: Explain that 'in' is for inside something, 'on' is for surface, 'under' is below.

Using 'in' for days (e.g., 'in Monday').

Help: Use 'on' for days and dates, 'in' for months and years.

Using 'to' for both direction and place (e.g., 'I am going to home').

Help: Explain that 'home' is special; we say 'go home', not 'go to home'.

Using 'and' for contrast (e.g., 'I like tea and I don't like coffee').

Help: Use 'but' when the second part is opposite or different from the first.

Try this at home

• Identify the preposition in a sentence
• Identify the preposition of time
• Identify the preposition of direction
• Identify the conjunction and what it connects

Quick questions to ask aloud

1. Which word is a preposition of place in this sentence? 'The cat is under the table.' (cat / under / table)
   Show answer

   The word 'under' tells us where the cat is, so it is a preposition of place.
2. Which word is a preposition of time in this sentence? 'We have lunch at noon.' (lunch / at / noon)
   Show answer

   The word 'at' tells us when we have lunch, so it is a preposition of time.
3. Which word is a preposition of direction in this sentence? 'The bird flew towards the tree.' (bird / flew / towards)
   Show answer

   The word 'towards' shows the direction of the bird's movement.

Parent guide: how to help your child with Class 5 English

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in "Prepositions and Conjunctions" (Class 5 English)?

Your child will be able to: identify prepositions of place, time, and direction in given sentences.; choose the correct preposition of place, time, or direction to complete a sentence.; identify conjunctions and the ideas they connect in a sentence.; join two simple sentences using an appropriate conjunction (and, but, so, because, although, when)..

How does MangoMindz teach "Prepositions and Conjunctions"?

In 6 short parts (Prepositions of Place, Prepositions of Time, Prepositions of Direction, Conjunctions: and, but, Conjunctions: so, because, Conjunctions: although, when). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.

How long does "Prepositions and Conjunctions" take?

About 120 minutes in total, spread over 6 parts of 15–25 minutes each.

How can I help my child with "Prepositions and Conjunctions" at home?

Work through a small example together, such as: Identify the preposition in a sentence; Identify the preposition of time. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which word is a preposition of place in this sentence? 'The cat is under the table.' (cat / under / table)

What mistakes do children often make in "Prepositions and Conjunctions"?

Using 'in' for all locations (e.g., 'in the table' instead of 'on the table'). Fix: Explain that 'in' is for inside something, 'on' is for surface, 'under' is below. Using 'in' for days (e.g., 'in Monday'). Fix: Use 'on' for days and dates, 'in' for months and years. Using 'to' for both direction and place (e.g., 'I am going to home'). Fix: Explain that 'home' is special; we say 'go home', not 'go to home'.

Is "Prepositions and Conjunctions" free on MangoMindz?

Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Prepositions and Conjunctions" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.