Parts of Speech: Prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Front

Give an example of a preposition.

Back

Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, over, between, and beside.

Front

What is the object of the preposition?

Back

The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

Front

Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

Back

The object of the preposition 'under' is 'table'.

Front

Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The dog is ___ the house.'

Back

Possible answers: in, near, behind, or under.

Front

Which of the following is a preposition: 'quickly', 'over', 'happy'?

Back

'Over' is a preposition.

Front

What is the role of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, showing direction, location, or time.

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

Back

'To' is the preposition.

Front

What is a compound preposition?

Back

A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

Front

Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The book is ___ the shelf.'

Back

Possible answers: on, in, or above.