Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

During a game of treasure hunt, Liam, Scarlett, and Benjamin found a mysterious note. Which of the following phrases from the note is a prepositional phrase?

A) The cat

B) On the table

C) Jumped over

D) Ran quickly

• B) On the table

• D) Ran quickly

• C) Jumped over

• A) The cat

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Help Nora find the preposition in the sentence: The book is on the shelf. Which word is the preposition?

• book

• is

• shelf

• on

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Imagine this fun scenario: Kai and Mason are at the park, watching Anika's playful dog. Suddenly, the dog starts running! Can you choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The dog ran _______ the park. A) in B) at C) on D) with

• B

• C

• D

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Hannah, Emma, and Aria are playing a game of 'Grammar Detectives'. They came across a list of words and are trying to figure out which one is NOT a preposition. Can you help them? Here are the words: A) under B) behind C) between D) happy

• D) happy

• A) under

• C) between

• B) behind

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Imagine Abigail is sitting somewhere in the classroom. Can you identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: Abigail sat by the window, watching Samuel and Benjamin play chess. A) Abigail sat B) by the window C) the window D) sat by

• B) by the window

• C) the window

• A) Abigail sat

• D) sat by

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Maya, Lily, and Olivia are playing a game of treasure hunt. They found a clue that says: 'The keys are _______ the table.' Can you help them choose the correct preposition to solve the clue?

A) in B) at C) on D) with

• A

• B

• D

• C

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Noah, Grace, and Zoe are playing a game of tag. If Noah is 'it', who does he run over to tag? Is 'over' a preposition in this context?

• A) Yes, 'run'

• B) Yes, 'jump'

• C) No, 'play'

• D) Yes, 'over'

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Imagine Benjamin's cat is hiding somewhere in his room. Can you help Isla identify the preposition in the sentence: The cat is under the bed? Here are your options: A) cat B) is C) under D) bed

• bed

• is

• cat

• under

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Scarlett, Michael, and Noah are having a debate about where the book is placed. Help them settle the debate by choosing the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The book is _______ the shelf.

• A) in

• B) at

• C) on

• D) with

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Hannah, Mason, and Harper are playing in the park. Which of the following phrases describes their location?

• A) In the park

• B) Barked loudly

• C) The dog

• D) Chased the ball

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E