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 squirrel ran threw the tunnel.
Corrected: The squirrel ran through the tunnel.
Through is the preposition for movement inside something; threw is past of throw.
2. Fix the sentence:
The kite flew across the clouds.
Corrected: The kite flew through the clouds.
Through shows movement inside a thing; across shows side-to-side motion.
3. Fix the sentence:
The dog ran in the yard chasing its tail.
Corrected: The dog ran around the yard chasing its tail.
Around shows circular movement; in just tells where, not how it moves.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The boat sailed across the lake to the dock.
Across shows motion from one side of a surface to the other side.
2. She walked through the door without knocking.
Through shows movement passing inside or completely past an opening.
3. The runners jogged around the track three times.
Around shows movement following a circular or curved path repeatedly.
4. The puppy ran toward its happy owner.
Toward shows movement in the direction of a person or place.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Write one sentence using into to describe an action.
Sample answer: The kitten jumped into the empty cardboard box.
Into shows motion crossing from outside a place to inside a place.
2. Explain the difference between toward and across.
Sample answer: Toward shows direction of motion; across shows side to side.
Toward names a destination direction; across names crossing a flat space.