Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases. Theme 1
What is a preposition? A preposition is a word that is used before a noun or a pronoun to show a relationship between that noun or pronoun and another word. Examples by as on to under from around became with for in over
Find the preposition in each sentence. During the war, George Washington served as a general.
Find the preposition in each sentence. He had many soldiers under his command.
Find the preposition in each sentence. After the war, he became the first president.
Find the preposition in each sentence. He is known for his strong leadership skills.
Find the preposition in each sentence. Washington, D. C., was named in his honor.
Find the preposition in each sentence. There are historical buildings all over the city.
What is a prepositional phrase? A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition, the object of the preposition, and any words in between. An object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. The report is due after the holidays.
Find the preposition and prepositional phrase in the sentence below. He went to work at a young age.
Find the preposition and prepositional phrase in the sentence below. He went to work at a young age.
Find the preposition and prepositional phrase in the sentence below. The groundhog dug a hole under the ground.
Find the preposition and prepositional phrase in the sentence below. During the afternoon, the students worked on a project.
Find the preposition and prepositional phrase in the sentence below. The children became friends through the years.
Find the preposition and prepositional phrase in the sentence below. The fifth grade class went to the zoo.