Identifying Prepositional Phrases Worksheet

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Identifying Prepositional Phrases Worksheet

A prepositional phrase is a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.


Example prepositions: across, in, under, around, beneath, over, up, without etc..

Directions: Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence below.

Example A- My dad was over the hill when he turned fifty-one years old.
Answer- over the hill

1. We walked up the stairs.

2. My mom took a walk around the block.

3. I looked under my bed.

4. The girl looked behind the door for her friend who was hiding.

5. Don’t leave without your coat.

6. During lunch we had a basketball tournament.

7. The car traveled at a high speed.

8. For a fraction of the cost you can buy a watermelon.

9. The boy tried to finish the race at any cost.

10. At noon we all went to lunch.

11. He is in jeopardy of not graduating.

12. The man sat on top of the historic rock.

13. The baseball was just out of reach from the boy.

14. I was proven innocent by virtue of the law.

15. I made the cookies by hand.

16. In all likelihood I will pass my exam.


Answers:

1. up the stairs
2. around the block
3. under the bed
4. behind the door
5. without your coat
6. had a basketball tournament
7. at a high speed
8. for a fraction
9. at any cost
10. went to lunch
11. is in jeopardy
12. on top of the historic rock
13. from the boy
14. by virtue of the law
15. by hand
16. will pass my exam

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