Prepostition Study Guide

Prepositions are ___________ .

• 1. words that confuse

• 1. words that end a sentence

• 1. relates a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence

• 1. words that show action

A prepositional phrase always __________ .

• 1. has a preposition in the middle

• 1. begins with a preposition

• 1. ends with a preposition

• 1. none of the above

 The object of a preposition is __________ .

• 1. the actual preposition

• 1. the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition

• 1. a word that identifies

• 1. a word that shows direction

 In which sentence is the object of a preposition a noun?

• 1. The bottom of the ocean is fascinating.

• 1. There's the house, and the garage is behind it.

• No one expected to hear from them yet.

• 1. Under it is my favorite book.

 In which sentence is the object of a preposition a proper noun?

• 1. Many Germans like to play soccer.

• 1. The Swedish coast is mostly rocky.

• 1. How far away is South America?

• 1. The capital of Italy is Rome.

 In which sentence is the object of a preposition a pronoun?

• 1. Throw the ball to her.

• 1. Don't jump into the pool.

• 1. The meeting is in Iowa.

• 1. His room is on the floor.

 The object of a preposition is __________ .

• 1. the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition

• 1. the actual preposition

• 1. a word that identifies

• 1. a word that shows direction

 Identify the preposition in the sentence.

My sister hasn't been home since December.

• 2. December

  
  

• 2. since

  
  

• sister

• home

 Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

• 1. Some rare plants and animals are here.

• 1. Small insects live in that fallen log.

• 1. This forest is a special place.

• 1. The campground is full this weekend.

 In which sentence is the prepositional phrase in "quotation" marks

• 1. We went out "for pizza after" the game.

• 1. We "went out" for pizza after the game.

• 1. We went out for pizza "after the game."

• 1. We went "out for pizza" after the game.