1. Online Grammar Remediation Maine South English Department Created by Jason Marsicano & Megan Palm, 2007

2. Prepositions shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in the sentence –Ex: on, in, over, behind, with, against, under, according to, etc. begin a prepositional phrase— typically three or four words –Ex: near the bed, by the oak table

3. Identifying Prepositions Park Ridge is located near O’Hare Airport. Which of the words above show a relation between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence? near = where Park Ridge is in relation to O’Hare Airport

4. Exercise #1 Identify the prepositions in the following sentence. Tricia walked along the river to see Kansas City in all its glory. *ANSWER* Tricia walked along the river to see Kansas City in all its glory.

5. Exercise #2 Identify the prepositions in the following sentence. With her coffee in hand, Lenore hurriedly dashed into the office. *ANSWER* With her coffee in hand, Lenore hurriedly dashed into the office.

6. Exercise #3 Identify the prepositions in the following sentence. Kevin went to college to play football for Nebraska. *ANSWER* Kevin went to college to play football for Nebraska.

7. Exercise #4 Identify the prepositions in the following sentence. Without a doubt, Roger Clemens is the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball. *ANSWER* Without a doubt, Roger Clemens is the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball.

8. Exercise #5 Identify the preposition in the following sentence. The son of my teacher pulled directly in front of my car on the expressway. *ANSWER* The son of my teacher pulled directly in front of my car on the expressway.

9. Still Confused? Identifying Prepositions Prepositional Phrases Prepositional Phrases II 2. Download these worksheets and see a Writing Center Tutor if you have questions. 3. Complete these online quizzes on your own time: 1. Print out this tip sheet of the rules for quick reference.tip sheet Page 1 and Page 2