Identifying Prepositional Phrases

Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?

• The dog barked loudly.

• Under the bridge.

• Runs quickly.

• The sun is bright.

Identify the preposition in the sentence: “The cat slept under the table.”

• cat

• slept

• under

• table

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

• She runs every morning.

• I love reading books.

• He completed his homework.

• She is my best friend.

What does a prepositional phrase consist of?

• A verb and a noun

• A preposition and an adjective

• A preposition and a noun or pronoun

• A subject and a verb

Which preposition shows movement?

• At

• Under

• Toward

• Before

Select the sentence that correctly uses a prepositional phrase.

• The book is on the desk.

• She enjoys reading novels.

• She will travel tomorrow.

• She was happy about the news.

Which two prepositional phrases in the passages describe time?

• During the heavy rainstorm

• In the kitchen

• After a few minutes

• On the couch

Which two prepositional phrases in the passage describe place?

• Inside the house

• On the couch

• After a few minutes

• From outside the window

Which prepositional phrase in the passage describes direction?

• On the couch

• After a few minutes

• Toward the door

• In the evening

Why are prepositional phrases important in writing?

• They make sentences longer.

• They help clarify meaning and add details.

• They make writing more confusing.

• They do not serve a purpose.