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phrases preposition relates the prepositional phrase is a with it to an…

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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

  1. put the towels in the cabinet.
  2. the back of the book gives other information.
  3. we are leaving at sunrise.
  4. there is a party at seven o’clock.
  5. fold the laundry that is in the basket.
  6. maya is living in thailand.
  7. crabs often live under rocks.
  8. jamal traveled around the world.
  9. he boarded the plane without his luggage.
  10. 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

  1. the barbecue begins at noon.
  2. she is living with her parents.
  3. frightening creatures live in the ocean.
  4. she took a trip to seattle.
  5. they rode to houston on the bus.
  6. i have known your cousin for years.
  7. rosita is the daughter of my doctor.
  8. dev rides his bike to school.
  9. i eat my chips with dip.
  10. 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.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

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.

Answer:

Practice A Corrected Answers:

  1. in the (missing word, e.g., cabinet)
  2. of the book
  3. at sunrise
  4. at seven o'clock
  5. in the basket
  6. in Thailand
  7. under rocks
  8. around the world
  9. without his luggage
  10. on the porch

Practice B Corrected Answers:

  1. The barbecue begins <u>at</u> noon
  2. She is living <u>with</u> her parents
  3. Frightening creatures live <u>in</u> the ocean
  4. She took a trip <u>to</u> Seattle
  5. They rode to Houston <u>on</u> the bus
  6. I have known your cousin <u>for</u> years
  7. Rosita is the daughter <u>of</u> my doctor
  8. Dev rides his bike <u>to</u> school
  9. I eat my chips <u>with</u> dip
  10. We use a futon <u>for</u> a couch