Prepositions

Prepositions

Freshman Comp

What is a preposition?

A preposition describes the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another group of words in a sentence. Prepositions usually indicate locations in space and time and are always part of a prepositional phrase.

Multiple Choice

Prepositions are __________ that indicate location, time, or movement.

• nouns

• verbs

• connecting words

• descriptive words

Multiple Choice

True or False:

A sentence can begin with a preposition.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The light rays peep _____ the hole in the roof.

• across

• through

• over

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The plane flew _______ the building.

• over

• across

• among

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The dog jumped _____ the log.

• among

• through

• over

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The girl quickly disappeared ________ the crowd.

• among

• across

• through

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The pens are _____ the pencil case.

• In

• On

• Under

• Beside

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

These dresses were _________ sale last week.

• In

• Of

• On

• Up

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

He was caught by the teacher for cheating ________ the exam.

• During

• After

• Near

• Outside

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

When we get ready for dinner, I have to take my books ___________ the table.

• Off

• From

• Out

• Of

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The table is _______ the chair and the sofa.

• between

• next to

• beside

• near

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The black cat is hiding _______ the sofa.

• next to

• above

• between

• near

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The clock is ______ the table.

• above

• on

• below

• next to

Multiple Choice

Select the correct preposition.

The red ball is ______ the table.

• below

• above

• beside

• behind

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

The girls are getting ready for the party.

• for the party

• getting

• the party

• for

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

Squirrels store acorns and nuts around the trees.

• store

• and

• around

• the trees

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

The oil painting on the wall is bright and colorful.

• on the wall

• bright and coloful

• on

• the wall

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

Over the next hill, they discovered a small stream.

• over

• small

• next

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

A saguaro cactus grows in the desert.

• in the desert

• grow

• the desert

• in

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

Under the bridge, they found a great fishing spot.

• found

• great

• under the bridge

• under

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

Colby received a very long letter from Aunt Jane.

• from

• received

• Aunt Jane

• None of the above