Preposition and Prepositional Phrase

A prepositional phrase ALWAYS begins with a(n)...

• preposition

• noun

• verb

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

The United States is between Mexico and Canada.

• is

• between

• and

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

We crept into the elevator after class ended.

• after

• into

• the

Identify the complete prepositional phrase in the following sentence:

The red lights above us were flashing brightly.

• above

• us

• brightly

Identify the preposition in this sentence:

The house across the street has been sold.

• across

• has

• been

Find the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:

Mrs. Lesley moved the desks around the room.

• around the room

• the room

• moved the desks

Which is a list of common prepositions?

• me, you, your mamma, my cousin

• about, at, down, of, to

• first, second, third, fourth

Which is a list of common prepositions?

• Above, Before, During, Off, Toward

• Him, Her, His, She, They

• Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:

Students must stay inside the classroom.

• inside the classroom

• must stay

• the classroom

What is the name of the noun that is part of the prepositional phrase?

• adjective

• Object of the preposition

• verb