Prepositions — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. In Grade 3 grammar, read: The cat jumped onto the chair beside the window. Which word is a preposition?
A) cat
B) onto
C) jumped
D) chair
Onto is the preposition; it shows direction of motion landing on the chair.
2. In Grade 3 grammar, read: The boy ran across the field toward the goal. Which is a prepositional phrase?
A) The boy
B) ran across
C) across the field
D) the goal
Across the field is the preposition plus its object, forming a complete prepositional phrase.
3. In Grade 3 grammar, read: Books on the shelf near the door fell. Which is a preposition?
A) Books
B) shelf
C) near
D) fell
Near is a preposition showing the shelf's relationship to the door's location.
4. In Grade 3 grammar, read: Under the bridge a small stream flows quietly. Which is a prepositional phrase?
A) Under the bridge
B) a small stream
C) flows quietly
D) the bridge flows
Under the bridge is the preposition under plus its object, the bridge, forming a phrase.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The kitten crept behind the couch and pounced on a soft toy.
Behind is a location preposition showing position at the back of the couch.
2. Our class walked through the museum and saw many old dinosaur bones.
Through shows movement passing from one part of the museum to another.
3. The kite got stuck among the branches of the tall oak tree.
Among shows the kite caught in the middle of several branches.
4. A rainbow appeared above the mountain after the afternoon rainstorm ended.
Above shows the rainbow's position higher than the mountain peak.
5. The hikers rested in the shade of a cool leafy maple tree.
In shows being inside or within the shade area of the tree.