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phrases
preposition relates the
prepositional phrase is a
with it to another word in the sentence. a
as any modifiers.
preposition and a noun or pronoun, as well
prepositions
of these prepositions
above, toward,
front, and because
prepositions come
preposition, a no
modify the noun
practice a identifying prepositions and prepositional phrases
read each sentence. then, underline the preposition in each sentence, and write the prepositional
phrase on the line.
example: the children on the bus were laughing.
answer: on the bus
- put the towels in the cabinet.
- the back of the book gives other information.
- we are leaving at sunrise.
- there is a party at seven o’clock.
- fold the laundry that is in the basket.
- maya is living in thailand.
- crabs often live under rocks.
- jamal traveled around the world.
- he boarded the plane without his luggage.
- he put the package on the porch.
practice b identifying prepositions and their objects
read each sentence. then, underline the preposition or prepositions, and circle the object of each
preposition.
example: the bridge goes over the river.
answer: the bridge goes over the river
- the barbecue begins at noon.
- she is living with her parents.
- frightening creatures live in the ocean.
- she took a trip to seattle.
- they rode to houston on the bus.
- i have known your cousin for years.
- rosita is the daughter of my doctor.
- dev rides his bike to school.
- i eat my chips with dip.
- we use a futon for a couch.
writing and speaking application
write four sentences with a prepositional phrase in each. underline the prepositions. then, read the
a partner. your partner should listen for and name the prepositional phrases. together,
then, switch roles with your partner.
For Practice A, a prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers. For Practice B, the preposition is the word linking a noun/pronoun to another word, and the object is the noun/pronoun following the preposition.
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Practice A Corrected Answers:
- in the (missing word, e.g., cabinet)
- of the book
- at sunrise
- at seven o'clock
- in the basket
- in Thailand
- under rocks
- around the world
- without his luggage
- on the porch
Practice B Corrected Answers:
- The barbecue begins <u>at</u> noon
- She is living <u>with</u> her parents
- Frightening creatures live <u>in</u> the ocean
- She took a trip <u>to</u> Seattle
- They rode to Houston <u>on</u> the bus
- I have known your cousin <u>for</u> years
- Rosita is the daughter <u>of</u> my doctor
- Dev rides his bike <u>to</u> school
- I eat my chips <u>with</u> dip
- We use a futon <u>for</u> a couch