Prepositional Phrases 8th Grade

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: The pencil fell under the desk.

Back

under the desk

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: Above the trees flew a beautiful bald eagle.

Back

above the trees

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: Mrs. Immordino put new white ghost lights on the tree.

Back

on the tree

Front

Identify the preposition in: 'The dog is in the yard.'

Back

in

Front

Identify the preposition in: 'Please don't sleep during class.'

Back

during

Front

Identify the preposition in: My brother was leaning against the wall.

Back

against

Front

Common prepositions:

Back

above, before, during, off, toward

Front

Common prepositions:

Back

across, behind, for, on, under

Front

NOT a prepositional phrase:

Back

how are you

Front

NOT a prepositional phrase:

Back

he stole it