Prepositions and Conjunctions — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The bird flew between the window.
Corrected: The bird flew through the window.
'Between' needs two objects; 'through' correctly shows movement from outside to inside.
2. Fix the sentence:
Sam likes apples and but oranges.
Corrected: Sam likes apples but not oranges.
Coordinating conjunctions are used one at a time; combining 'and but' creates a grammar error.
3. Fix the sentence:
She sat beside of her best friend.
Corrected: She sat beside her best friend.
'Beside' already means next to, so adding 'of' is unnecessary and incorrect in standard English.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The treasure was hidden in the old wooden chest.
'In' indicates the treasure is enclosed by the chest, the standard preposition for containers.
2. Tom studied hard, so he passed the test.
'So' shows the result of Tom's studying, linking cause to outcome neatly.
3. The squirrel ran up the tall oak tree.
'Up' describes the direction the squirrel travels along the trunk, a natural choice.
4. I like math but science is more fun.
'But' signals a contrast, balancing the like for math against the preference for science.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Write a sentence using the preposition 'between' correctly.
Sample answer: The little dog squeezed between the two parked cars to chase a yellow ball.
Using 'between' with two objects shows you understand its core meaning of position with two items.
2. Which FANBOYS conjunction shows reason or cause?
Sample answer: The conjunction 'for' shows reason or cause, similar to 'because' in everyday writing.
Knowing 'for' means cause helps Grade 5 readers spot it in formal sentences and stories.