Prepositions and Phrases — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Sam read a book in his bedroom.
'In his bedroom' is a place phrase telling where Sam read.
2. The leaves drifted down the river.
'Down the river' is a direction phrase showing the leaves' path.
3. We exercise after school every day.
'After school' is a time phrase showing when exercise occurs.
4. A squirrel scampered along the fence.
'Along the fence' is a direction phrase showing the squirrel's path.
5. The keys lay on the kitchen counter.
'On the kitchen counter' is a place phrase showing location.
6. We shop on Saturday mornings.
'On Saturday mornings' is a time phrase naming the day.
7. The jet flew above the snowy mountains.
'Above the snowy mountains' is a place phrase showing height.
8. Please come back before dinner.
'Before dinner' is a time phrase showing the deadline.
9. A path winds through the forest.
'Through the forest' is a direction phrase showing the path.
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
time phrase showing later
across the street
→ direction phrase showing path
direction phrase showing path
behind the curtain
→ place phrase showing location
place phrase showing location
during recess
→ time phrase showing while
time phrase showing while
Recognizing phrase meaning helps students choose details for their own writing.