Prepositions — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The children hid behind the big oak tree.
'Behind the big oak tree' is a prepositional phrase that tells where the children hid.
2. The train goes through the long tunnel each day.
'Through the long tunnel' is a prepositional phrase showing direction of movement.
3. We sat beside our grandparents at the table.
'Beside our grandparents' is a prepositional phrase showing who we sat next to.
4. The kite soared above the treetops this morning.
'Above the treetops' is a prepositional phrase showing the kite's location up high.
5. The puppy ran around the yard after the ball.
'Around the yard' is a prepositional phrase showing the puppy's path of movement.
6. I put the dishes in the sink for Grade 3 chores.
'In the sink' is a prepositional phrase that tells where the dishes were placed.
7. The boy walked with his dog this evening.
'With his dog' is a prepositional phrase showing who the boy walked along with.
8. The letter is inside the mailbox outside.
'Inside the mailbox' is a prepositional phrase that tells the location of the letter.
9. The bus stops near our school every morning.
'Near our school' is a prepositional phrase showing the bus stop is close by the school.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
on the shelf
→ location phrase with a surface
location phrase with a surface
during recess
→ time phrase showing a period
time phrase showing a period
over the fence
→ direction phrase above something
direction phrase above something
with my friend
→ companion phrase showing who
companion phrase showing who
Prepositional phrases can show surface location, time periods, direction above, or companions.