WorksheetsPrepositions
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
***Identify the preposition in each sentence.***
The main difference between us is that I am taller.
The main difference between us is that I am taller.
a)
main
b)
difference
c)
between
d)
that
2.
***Identify the preposition in each sentence.***
My aunt and uncle live above a restaurant.
My aunt and uncle live above a restaurant.
a)
above
b)
live
c)
my
d)
restaurant
3.
***Identify the preposition in each sentence.***
We climbed aboard the sailboat.
We climbed aboard the sailboat.
a)
aboard
b)
we
c)
climbed
d)
sailboat
4.
***Identify the prepositional phrase in each sentence***
Juanita studied into the night.
Juanita studied into the night.
a)
Juanita studied
b)
studied into
c)
studied into the night
d)
into the night
5.
***Identify the blue word as either
preposition or adverb***
The jet roared above the clouds.
preposition or adverb***
The jet roared above the clouds.
a)
preposition
b)
adverb
6.
***Identify the blue word as either
preposition or adverb***
We put our boots on quickly.
preposition or adverb***
We put our boots on quickly.
a)
preposition
b)
adverb
7.
***Identify the blue word as either
preposition or adverb***
A small boat floated on the lake.
preposition or adverb***
A small boat floated on the lake.
a)
preposition
b)
adverb
8.
***Identify the blue word as either
preposition or adverb***
Carla went home and left her sweater behind.
preposition or adverb***
Carla went home and left her sweater behind.
a)
preposition
b)
adverb
9.
***Identify the object of the preposition***
Ted is the son of a musician.
Ted is the son of a musician.
a)
Ted
b)
musician
c)
son
d)
the
10.
***Identify the object of the preposition***
Liz is walking to work.
Liz is walking to work.
a)
work
b)
Liz
c)
is
d)
walking
11.
***Identify the object of the preposition***
I use the bus for transportation.
I use the bus for transportation.
a)
use
b)
the
c)
bus
d)
transportation
12.
Name the preposition.
Charles Schulz wrote about everyday problems.
Charles Schulz wrote about everyday problems.
a)
wrote
b)
about
c)
everyday
d)
problems
13.
How many prepositions are in the sentence:
Aside from writing essays, we have to learn grammar, to edit paragraphs, and to work in groups.
Aside from writing essays, we have to learn grammar, to edit paragraphs, and to work in groups.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
1
d)
4
14.
Identify the preposition.
Over the next hill, they discovered a small stream.
a)
over
b)
small
c)
next
d)
none of the above
15.
I don't agree ____ you.
a)
to
b)
with
c)
for
16.
____ my opinion, you should wait ____ confirmation before booking your plane ticket.
a)
In, for
b)
For, in
17.
a)
Between
b)
Under
c)
Around
18.
a)
In
b)
Behind
c)
Across
19.
"My mom got upset with me because I was up past my bedtime"
How many prepositions are there?
How many prepositions are there?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
0
20.
Which is not a preposition?
a)
Towards
b)
To
c)
Around
d)
Because
21.
Which is not a preposition?
a)
Along
b)
Beside
c)
Like
d)
Within
22.
A preposition is a word that connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence.
True or false?
True or false?
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Find the preposition in the sentence:
Since the flood, the city has been rebuilding.
a)
the
b)
since
c)
has
d)
flood
24.
Find the OBJECT of the preposition in the sentence:
You can find the literature book under the desk.
a)
you
b)
find
c)
under
d)
desk
25.
It’s beautiful outside. Outside the house, the sky is clear.
a)
Adverb; Preposition
b)
Preposition; Adverb
c)
Adverb; Adverb
d)
Preposition; Preposition
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