Prepositions and Phrases — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. We played soccer in the morning.
'In the morning' is a time phrase showing when the action happens.
2. The dog ran through the gate.
'Through the gate' is a direction phrase showing the dog's path.
3. The frogs hopped into the pond.
'Into the pond' shows movement from outside to inside the water.
4. The bus arrives at noon.
'At noon' is a time phrase that names the precise hour.
5. Books rest on the wooden shelf.
'On the wooden shelf' is a place phrase showing where the books sit.
6. She tiptoed past the sleeping baby.
'Past the sleeping baby' is a direction phrase showing motion alongside.
7. Soccer practice runs on Tuesdays.
'On Tuesdays' is a time phrase that names a repeating day.
8. The kitten napped beneath the warm blanket.
'Beneath the warm blanket' is a place phrase showing position below.
9. He walked around the park happily.
'Around the park' is a direction phrase showing the path he took.
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
place phrase
before lunch
→ time phrase
time phrase
toward the door
→ direction phrase
direction phrase
beside my friend
→ place phrase showing nearness
place phrase showing nearness
Sorting phrases by meaning helps writers add detail about place, time, and direction.