Prepositional Phrases Flashcard

Front

Isla describes her location relative to the park during an adventure.

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between

Answer explanation

The word 'between' is a preposition because it shows the relationship between two objects or locations.

Front

James reads in the library, near Luna and David, with his book on a table. What is the object of the preposition?

Back

table

Answer explanation

The object of the preposition in the sentence 'The book is on the table' is 'table'. It is the surface on which the book is placed.

Front

Evelyn, being the explorer she is, walked ______ the park.

Back

through

Answer explanation

The correct prepositional phrase in the sentence 'She walked through the park.' is 'through'. It indicates the path she took.

Front

Maya's kitten, Lily, leaps over Benjamin's fence. Identify the preposition.

Back

over

Answer explanation

The preposition in the sentence 'The cat jumped over the fence.' is 'over'. It indicates the spatial relationship between the cat and the fence.

Front

During the grand school play, Priya is on stage watching her friends perform.

Back

Priya is standing on the stage, watching her friends perform.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence containing a prepositional phrase is 'The cat is sitting on the mat.' The prepositional phrase 'on the mat' indicates the location of the cat's sitting position.

Front

In a game of hide and seek, Aiden hid the keys in the drawer. What is the object of the preposition?

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drawer

Answer explanation

The object of the preposition in the sentence 'The keys are in the drawer' is 'drawer'. It is where the keys are located.

Front

In a game of musical chairs, Aiden sits ______ the chair.

Back

on the chair

Answer explanation

The correct prepositional phrase in the sentence 'He sat on the chair' is 'on the chair'.

Front

Identify the preposition in the scenario: 'Abigail and Rohan took their dog, Evelyn, for a walk in the park.'

Back

through

Answer explanation

The preposition in the sentence 'The dog ran through the park' is 'through'. It indicates the movement of the dog from one side of the park to the other.

Front

Identify the sentence with a prepositional phrase: A, B, C, or D?

Back

C

Answer explanation

The correct answer is C. Sentence C contains a prepositional phrase.

Front

Object of the preposition in: 'Aiden kicked the ball under Anika's couch.'

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couch

Answer explanation

The object of the preposition in the sentence 'The ball rolled under the couch' is 'couch'. It is the noun that the preposition 'under' refers to.