In Game Vocab
8 words — what they mean inside the game
ACROSS
From one side to the other — moving over the full width of a space or surface.
I sprinted across the open field before the sniper on the tower could get a clear shot.
THROUGH
From one end to the other of an enclosed space — entering and then exiting.
I dashed through the tunnel and emerged on the far side just before the gate closed.
BETWEEN
In the space that separates two specific things or players.
The health pack is sitting between the two pillars — grab it before anyone else does.
BENEATH
Directly below something — physically lower than the object or surface above.
There is a hidden vault beneath the main platform — drop down and walk toward the far wall.
ALONG
Moving beside something and following its length — not crossing it.
Run along the river bank — it keeps you hidden from the players on the ridge above.
TOWARD
In the direction of something — moving closer to a target or destination.
Move toward the glowing door on the north wall — that is the entrance to the boss arena.
BEYOND
On the other side of something — further than a boundary, wall, or landmark.
The legendary chest is beyond the lava zone — you need fireproof boots to reach it safely.
WITHIN
Inside the limits or boundaries of something — not going outside a defined area.
Stay within the safe zone — if you go outside it, you lose health every second.
IRL Vocab
8 words — what they mean in real life
ACROSS
From one side of something to the other — a physical or figurative distance.
She walked across the bridge every morning to get to her office on the other side of the river.
THROUGH
Moving inside something from one end to the other.
They drove through the tunnel for four minutes before emerging into the daylight.
BETWEEN
In the space that separates two people, things, or places.
The café is between the bookshop and the pharmacy — you cannot miss it.
BENEATH
Directly under something — lower in position.
The pipes beneath the street burst in the cold weather, flooding the road above.
ALONG
Moving beside something and following its length.
They walked along the seafront, watching the boats come in as the sun went down.
TOWARD
Moving closer to a place, person, or goal.
She moved toward the exit as soon as the fire alarm started — calm and controlled.
BEYOND
Further than a boundary or limit — on the other side of a point.
The village is just beyond the hill — you will see it as soon as you reach the top.
WITHIN
Inside the boundaries or limits of something — not outside a defined area.
You must stay within the designated area during the fire drill — do not go past the cones.
Compare
Tap one image from each side to match the same word
Grammar Focus
Understand the grammar rule behind this lesson's topic
Grammar focus
Focus: Prepositions come BEFORE a noun
A preposition always goes BEFORE a noun or noun phrase. It shows WHERE something is or HOW something moves. The words in this lesson — ACROSS, THROUGH, BETWEEN, BENEATH, ALONG, TOWARD, BEYOND, WITHIN — are all prepositions. They always need a noun after them.
Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
BREAK THROUGH
Force your way through or past something that is blocking you.
Break through the first barrier quickly — the longer you wait, the more players surround it.
The scientist finally broke through after years of failed experiments — the result changed everything.
CUT ACROSS
Move across something in a direct line to take a shorter route.
Cut across the open field — it is risky but it cuts the route in half.
She cut across the park to avoid the traffic on the main road and arrived five minutes early.
GET PAST
Successfully move past something that is blocking your way.
Get past the first wave as quickly as possible — the second wave is twice as hard.
She struggled to get past the receptionist, who kept saying the manager was unavailable.
FALL BEHIND
Fail to keep up with others — drop back in position, progress, or speed.
Do not fall behind in the early rounds — the gap between players widens very quickly.
He fell behind at school after his injury and had to work hard to catch up again.
MOVE THROUGH
Move from one side of a space to the other with clear direction.
Move through the forest in a straight line — wandering costs you precious time.
The crowd moved through the entrance gates slowly — security checks took almost an hour.
RUN INTO
Meet or hit something unexpectedly.
If you run into the opposing team near the border, retreat — you are outnumbered.
I ran into my old teacher at the supermarket — I hadn't seen her in five years.
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Leo
MiaMia, quick — I am guiding you through the dungeon on voice chat. Can you hear me?
I can hear you! I am in the first chamber. Which way do I go?
Run across the stone bridge first — do not stop, there are archers on both sides.
Done! I am through the bridge. There is a room with two pillars ahead. What now?
Grab the health pack — it is sitting between the two pillars. Then go toward the far wall.
Got it! Now I see a platform beneath a hanging bridge. Is that where I need to go?
Drop down to it — the hidden vault entrance is beneath the main platform. Walk along the far wall until you see the blue door.
I can see the door! There are enemies toward the exit though — three of them, heavily armed.
Stay within the shadow zone — they cannot see you there. Wait for them to move beyond the pillar, then sprint to the door.
I am through! The legendary chest is right here. Leo — your directions were perfect. I could not have navigated this without you.
Exercises
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Complete the Sentence
Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence. Then read the sentence aloud.
1.I sprinted the open field before the sniper could lock on to my position.
2.I dashed the tunnel and came out on the far side just before the gate closed.
3.The legendary chest is the lava zone — you need fireproof boots to reach it.
4.Stay the safe zone — if you step outside it, you lose health every second.
5.The health pack is the two pillars — grab it before anyone else does.
6.Run the river bank — it keeps you hidden from players watching from the ridge above.
Matching
Click a word, then click its correct definition.
Click a word on the left, then its definition on the right.
Words
Definitions
Fill in the Blank
Drag the correct words from the word bank to complete each sentence.
Sentence 1
I sprinted— — —the open field before the sniper on the tower could get a clear shot.
Sentence 2
I dashed— — —the tunnel and emerged on the far side just before the gate closed.
Sentence 3
The health pack is sitting— — —the two pillars — grab it before anyone else does.
Sentence 4
There is a hidden vault— — —the main platform — drop down and walk toward the far wall.
Sentence 5
Run— — —the river bank — it keeps you hidden from players on the ridge above.
Sentence 6
Move— — —the glowing door on the north wall — that is the boss arena entrance.
Sentence 7
The legendary chest is— — —the lava zone — you need fireproof boots to reach it.
Sentence 8
Stay— — —the safe zone — if you leave it, you lose health every second.
Tip: Think about the meaning of each word and what makes sense in the sentence.
Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question about the dialogue.
1.What is the difference between ACROSS and THROUGH?
2.Which sentence uses BEYOND correctly?
3.In the dialogue, where does Leo tell Mia to find the health pack?
4.What does FALL BEHIND mean in the context of a race or competition?
5.Which preposition would you use to describe staying inside a defined boundary?
6.In the dialogue, why does Leo tell Mia to stay in the shadow zone?