Prepositions

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other elements in the sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or relationship. Common prepositions include:

• Location: at, in, on, above, below, between
• Direction: to, from, toward, through
• Time: before, after, during, until
• Relationship: of, with, about, for

Prepositional Phrases

A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. The whole phrase adds details to the sentence by indicating location, time, direction, etc.

• Example:
  • At the park – Here, “at” is the preposition, and “the park” is the object.
  • During the meeting – “During” is the preposition, “the meeting” is the object.

Sample Quiz on Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Instructions: Identify the prepositions in each sentence. Then underline the entire prepositional phrase. Some questions may require more than one answer.

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Part A: Identify the Preposition

1. She placed the book on the table.
2. They arrived after lunch.
3. He walked toward the beach with his friends.
4. The bird flew through the open window.
5. The flowers are in the vase on the counter.

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Part B: Identify the Prepositional Phrases

1. The cat slept under the bed.
2. We traveled through the forest and over the hills.
3. She kept the keys in her purse.
4. He waited until sunset by the shore.
5. The dog jumped onto the couch.

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Part C: Choose the Correct Preposition

1. The meeting will start ___ 10 AM. (at / on)
2. She went ___ the library to study. (to / from)
3. They walked ___ the river. (along / into)
4. We stayed home ___ the storm. (during / by)
5. The book was written ___ a famous author. (for / by)

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Answer Key

Part A:

1. on
2. after
3. toward
4. through
5. in, on

Part B:

1. under the bed
2. through the forest, over the hills
3. in her purse
4. until sunset, by the shore
5. onto the couch

Part C:

1. at
2. to
3. along
4. during
5. by

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This quiz helps students identify prepositions and prepositional phrases, reinforcing their understanding of how prepositions connect ideas in sentences.

Give more practice work with answer sheets for prepositions and prepositional phrases for high school and colleges students.

Here are additional practice exercises on prepositions and prepositional phrases for high school and college students. Each set of exercises comes with an answer sheet to reinforce understanding.

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Practice Worksheet: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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Exercise 1: Identifying Prepositions

Instructions: Circle the preposition(s) in each sentence.

1. The cat jumped over the fence.
2. She has lived in that house since childhood.
3. We walked through the park to get home.
4. He waited by the door until it was open.
5. They stayed at the hotel near the beach.
6. She sat between her friends during the movie.
7. He sent a letter to his friend overseas.
8. The puppy hid under the couch.
9. The team practiced outside before the game.
10. I bought a gift for my mother.

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Exercise 2: Finding Prepositional Phrases

Instructions: Underline the prepositional phrases in the sentences below.

1. The keys are on the kitchen counter.
2. She has a beautiful view from her apartment.
3. The teacher walked around the classroom.
4. We stayed inside the cabin during the storm.
5. He parked the car behind the building.
6. The concert will be held in the auditorium on Friday.
7. We are going to the museum this weekend.
8. The cake was decorated with strawberries on top.
9. She jogged along the river early in the morning.
10. The store opens at 9 AM every day.

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Exercise 3: Choosing the Correct Preposition

Instructions: Choose the correct preposition from the options provided.

1. The dog ran ___ the yard. (around / on)
2. I waited ___ the bus stop. (at / in)
3. She looked ___ her phone before answering. (for / into)
4. He placed the book ___ the shelf. (on / over)
5. We’re traveling ___ plane to New York. (by / with)
6. The meeting starts ___ 10 AM. (in / at)
7. The pencil fell ___ the table. (off / across)
8. She sat ___ her best friend. (beside / among)
9. He walked ___ the door. (through / under)
10. The movie ended ___ midnight. (by / at)

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Exercise 4: Sentence Correction

Instructions: Each sentence below contains an incorrect preposition. Rewrite the sentence with the correct preposition.

1. The cat slept between the bed and the wall.
2. She drove for the mountains last weekend.
3. The book was written by a famous author.
4. We stayed by the pool during our vacation.
5. He was standing through the window, watching the rain.
6. The concert is scheduled in next Friday.
7. They walked into the street to cross safely.
8. She sat between her best friends.
9. The children played on the park all afternoon.
10. I put the groceries for the fridge.

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Answer Key

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Exercise 1: Identifying Prepositions

1. over
2. in, since
3. through
4. by, until
5. at, near
6. between, during
7. to
8. under
9. outside, before
10. for

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Exercise 2: Finding Prepositional Phrases

1. on the kitchen counter
2. from her apartment
3. around the classroom
4. inside the cabin, during the storm
5. behind the building
6. in the auditorium, on Friday
7. to the museum
8. with strawberries, on top
9. along the river, in the morning
10. at 9 AM, every day

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Exercise 3: Choosing the Correct Preposition

1. around
2. at
3. for
4. on
5. by
6. at
7. off
8. beside
9. through
10. at

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Exercise 4: Sentence Correction

1. The cat slept under the bed and the wall.
2. She drove to the mountains last weekend.
3. The book was written by a famous author. (correct as is)
4. We stayed by the pool during our vacation. (correct as is)
5. He was standing at the window, watching the rain.
6. The concert is scheduled for next Friday.
7. They walked across the street to cross safely.
8. She sat between her best friends. (correct as is)
9. The children played in the park all afternoon.
10. I put the groceries in the fridge.