Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Front

Common prepositions:

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Above, Before, During, Off, Toward

Front

Common prepositions:

Back

Across, Behind, For, On, Under

Front

Identify the preposition in: 'Over the years we have learned to study hard.'

Back

over

Front

Identify the preposition in: 'Singing is fun during the holidays.'

Back

during

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: The chairs were placed upon the desks.

Back

upon the desks

Front

A prepositional phrase begins with a

Back

preposition

Front

A prepositional phrase ends with

Back

noun or pronoun

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: Mrs. Lesley moved the desks around the room.

Back

around the room

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: The bird flew into the window but was okay.

Back

into the window

Front

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

Back

in