Prepositions and Conjunctions — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The puppy chewed the toy beside the rug.
'Beside the rug' is a prepositional phrase that shows where the chewing happened.
2. We packed sandwiches before we left for the park.
'Before' tells readers the packing happened first, then leaving for the park.
3. Sara walked carefully across the icy bridge.
'Across the icy bridge' is a prepositional phrase tracing the path Sara walked.
4. I have not eaten dinner since I came home from practice.
'Since' shows the time from which the not-eating has been true until now.
5. The keys are in the bowl by the door.
'In the bowl' is a prepositional phrase pinpointing exactly where the keys rest.
6. The team kept playing while the rain grew heavier.
'While' links the playing and the rain, showing both happen together in the same moment.
7. The cat curled up under the warm blanket.
'Under the warm blanket' is a prepositional phrase showing the cozy spot the cat chose.
8. We ate quickly because the movie was about to start.
'Because' explains the cause of eating quickly, joining the reason to the main idea.
9. He stood quietly behind the tall fence.
'Behind the tall fence' is a prepositional phrase telling readers where he was standing.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
since
→ marks the start of a time period
marks the start of a time period
if
→ introduces a condition
introduces a condition
until
→ marks an end point in time
marks an end point in time
after
→ shows a later action
shows a later action
Knowing what each conjunction signals helps Grade 5 writers connect ideas with the right time, cause, or condition.