Common Korean Prepositions: Practice Exercises

Mastering prepositions is a fundamental step in becoming proficient in any language, and Korean is no exception. Prepositions in Korean can often be challenging for English speakers due to differences in sentence structure and usage. This set of exercises is designed to help you grasp the most commonly used Korean prepositions through practical examples and interactive practice. By working through these exercises, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to properly use prepositions in various contexts, enhancing both your comprehension and communication skills in Korean. In these exercises, you will encounter a variety of scenarios that require the correct application of Korean prepositions. Each exercise is crafted to reinforce your learning by providing immediate feedback, ensuring that you understand the correct usage and can apply it in real-life conversations. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, these practice exercises are tailored to help you build a solid foundation in Korean prepositions. Dive in and start practicing to make your Korean language journey smoother and more rewarding.

Exercise 1

1. 나는 학교 *앞에* 있어요 (in front of).

2. 책상 *위에* 책이 있어요 (on).

3. 고양이가 침대 *밑에* 있어요 (under).

4. 우리는 공원 *옆에* 살아요 (next to).

5. 커피숍은 은행 *옆에* 있어요 (beside).

6. 가방이 의자 *뒤에* 있어요 (behind).

7. 시계가 벽 *위에* 걸려 있어요 (on).

8. 강아지가 나무 *옆에* 앉아 있어요 (next to).

9. 우체국은 학교 *옆에* 있어요 (beside).

10. 의자 *밑에* 신발이 있어요 (under).

Exercise 2

1. 나는 친구 *와* 영화를 보러 갔다 (preposition indicating 'with').

2. 책상 *위에* 책이 많다 (preposition indicating 'on top of').

3. 고양이가 소파 *아래에* 있다 (preposition indicating 'under').

4. 우리는 방 *안에* 있었다 (preposition indicating 'inside').

5. 그는 집 *앞에서* 나를 기다리고 있었다 (preposition indicating 'in front of').

6. 나는 주말에 할머니 *집에* 갔다 (preposition indicating 'to' for places).

7. 그녀는 문 *옆에* 서 있었다 (preposition indicating 'next to').

8. 우리는 산 *위에* 올라갔다 (preposition indicating 'on top of' for locations).

9. 강아지가 의자 *밑에* 숨어 있었다 (preposition indicating 'under').

10. 그는 공원 *근처에* 산다 (preposition indicating 'near').

Exercise 3

1. 저는 친구 *와* 영화를 봤어요 (to do something with someone).

2. 고양이가 상자 *안에* 있어요 (inside something).

3. 우리는 학교 *앞에서* 만나기로 했어요 (in front of a place).

4. 그는 매일 아침 공원 *을* 산책해요 (to walk around a place).

5. 그녀는 책을 가방 *속에* 넣었어요 (inside something).

6. 나는 식당 *옆에서* 친구를 기다렸어요 (next to a place).

7. 우리 집은 역 *근처에* 있어요 (near a place).

8. 내일 회사 *뒤에* 있는 카페에서 만나요 (behind a place).

9. 그는 나무 *아래에서* 쉬고 있어요 (under something).

10. 책상 *위에* 연필이 있어요 (on top of something).