Prepositions and Phrases Worksheets

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Easy

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The puppy hid  

2. The poster hangs  

3. The bird flew  

4. Maya stood  

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Prepositions and Phrases

Easy

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The fish swims  

2. Two trees grew  

3. The train rushed  

4. Please meet me  

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Prepositions and Phrases

Easy

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The cat leaped  

2. Marcus walked  

3. The frog hopped  

4. We walked  

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Prepositions and Phrases

Easy

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The whole team played  

2. Everyone in our class loves pizza  

3. She traveled to the museum  

4. Liam went to the movie  

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Prepositions and Phrases

Medium

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. We played soccer  

2. The dog ran  

3. The frogs hopped  

4. The bus arrives  

5. Books rest  

6. She tiptoed  

7. Soccer practice runs  

8. The kitten napped  

9. He walked  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

under the bridge

→

place phrase

before lunch

→

time phrase

toward the door

→

direction phrase

beside my friend

→

place phrase showing nearness

Prepositions and Phrases

Medium

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Sam read a book  

2. The leaves drifted  

3. We exercise  

4. A squirrel scampered  

5. The keys lay  

6. We shop  

7. The jet flew  

8. Please come back  

9. A path winds  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

after the game

→

time phrase showing later

across the street

→

direction phrase showing path

behind the curtain

→

place phrase showing location

during recess

→

time phrase showing while

Prepositions and Phrases

Medium

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Combine: The book is on the shelf. The shelf is in the library. The book is  

2. In 'The dog ran across the field,' the object of the preposition across is  

3. Combine: The keys are under the table. The table is by the door. The keys are under the table  

4. In 'She walked with her sister to school,' the object of with is  

5. Combine: The cookies are in the jar. The jar is on the counter. The cookies are  

6. In 'They played until dinner at the park,' name one object of a preposition:  

7. Combine: The cat sat on the windowsill. The windowsill is near the lamp. The cat sat  

8. In 'The bird flew over the trees during the storm,' the object of during is  

9. A prepositional phrase always begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

with my friend

→

shows accompaniment

in the basket

→

shows location inside

before lunch

→

shows time order

across the room

→

shows direction across space

Prepositions and Phrases

Medium

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In 'The boy with the red hat walked into the store,' how many prepositional phrases are there?  

2. The object of the preposition during in 'During recess, we played outside' is  

3. Combine: The pencil rolled. It rolled under the desk. It rolled near the wall. The pencil rolled  

4. In 'She read a book about dragons before bedtime,' the object of about is  

5. How many prepositional phrases are in 'The dog ran through the park to the lake'?  

6. The object of the preposition between in 'The puppy slept between the pillows' is  

7. Combine: We hiked the trail. The trail goes around the lake. We hiked the trail  

8. Pronouns can be objects of prepositions. In 'with us,' the object of with is  

9. In 'After school, we walked to the park with our friends,' name one object:  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

before the bell

→

tells when an action happens

near the river

→

tells where something is located

without permission

→

tells how an action is done

by the teacher

→

tells who did the action

Prepositions and Phrases

Hard

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. How many prepositional phrases are in: 'During recess, the kids ran across the field toward the swings.'?

2. Which sentence combines these using a prepositional phrase: 'The cat hid. The cat hid in a box.'?

3. Which group of words is a prepositional phrase?

4. Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to show time?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The owl perched  

2. The class lined up  

3. The river flows  

4. Grandma's house sits  

5. We waited  

Prepositions and Phrases

Hard

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence has the most prepositional phrases?

2. Combine using one prepositional phrase: 'The book is heavy. It is on the shelf.'

3. Which group is NOT a prepositional phrase?

4. Which prepositional phrase shows direction in: 'He walked toward the bright red door slowly.'?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The kids hiked  

2. We baked cookies  

3. A small frog hopped  

4. The treasure was buried  

5. We cheered loudly  

Prepositions and Phrases

Hard

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. In the passage 'The fox darted through the woods at dawn,' how many prepositional phrases appear?

2. Which is a prepositional phrase, NOT a clause?

3. Which sentence uses the MOST prepositional phrases for rich description?

4. Which sentence avoids a stranded preposition for formal writing?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A group of words with a subject and verb is a  

2. Underline the prepositional phrase: 'The kite soared above the rooftops.' Answer:  

3. In formal writing, avoid leaving a preposition  

4. Write a rich sentence with two phrases: The puppy played in the yard  

5. A prepositional phrase has a preposition plus an object but no  

Prepositions and Phrases

Hard

Prepositions and Phrases

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 4

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence shows the BEST use of multiple prepositional phrases for description?

2. Which is a clause, not a prepositional phrase?

3. Which question avoids a stranded preposition in formal writing?

4. How many prepositional phrases are in 'During recess, the kids ran across the playground to the swings'?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Rewrite to avoid a stranded preposition: 'Where are you from?' becomes 'From  

2. Add a phrase: 'The bird sang' becomes 'The bird sang  

3. A phrase has no verb and no subject, but a  

4. Write a sentence with three phrases: The book sat on the desk under the lamp  

5. Formal writing avoids ending sentences with a  

Prepositions and Phrases

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These prepositions and phrases worksheets help grade 4 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Mixing up similar prepositions like in and on. Remember that on shows surfaces while in shows enclosed spaces such as boxes, rooms, or pockets.
• Forgetting that a prepositional phrase must end with a noun or pronoun. A preposition alone is not a phrase; it always needs an object word.
• Confusing prepositions of time and place. Use at for exact times or spots, in for months or rooms, and on for days or flat surfaces.

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