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2 Name. Date. Prepositions Practice 1 Words Used as Prepositions A preposition is a word that relates a noun or pronoun that appears with it to another word in the sentence. The choice of preposition affects the way the other words in a sentence relate to each other. PREPOSITIONS [for The actors performed < without > the children, [with J Prepositional Phrases A prepositional phrase is a group of words that includes a preposition and a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition. PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES Prepositions Objects of the Prepositions about near next to whom the river the baby Identifying Prepositions. Underline each preposition in the sentences below. EXAMPLE: Elsa brought her camera with her to the museum. 1. Snacks before dinner may spoil your appetite. 2. We agreed to the plan without any hesitation. 3. The wagon in the barn once belonged to my grandfather. 4. Paul Revere rode through the countryside on his horse. 5. According to the newspaper, the play will open in three weeks. 6. We walked along the riverbank until sundown. 7. Mom found my keys in the clothes hamper. 8. The wood stove in the kitchen heats the whole house. 9. Jerry hasn't changed much since last year. 10. Everyone but me had a good view of the runner. Identifying Prepositional Phrases. Underline each preposition and circle its object. The number in parentheses tells you how many phrases to look for. EXAMPLE: The girl in front of the (Urie~) came from (tjermany). (2) 1. Among the five of us, we had just enough money for a pizza. (3) 2. The sirens could be heard throughout the town. (1) 3. The woman with the tan briefcase is the mayor. (1) 4. A statue of a figure on horseback is an equestrian statue. (2) 5. Despite the sudden shower, we enjoyed our day in the park. (2) 6. Please put this vase of flowers in front of the fireplace. (2) 7. Several guests were late because of the traffic. (1) 8. During the summer everyone met often at the playground. (2) 9. We could see the crab among the rocks beneath the surface. (2) 10. I laughed in spite of myself. (1) Prepositions 33
3 Name Date 19.1 Preposition or Adverb? Practice i Preposition or Adverb? Many words can be either prepositions or adverbs, depending on how they are used. Remember that prepositions always have objects. Adverbs do not. Prepositions Adverbs We walked along the path. Perry sits behind me. Will Adam come along? The dog followed behind. Distinguishing Between Prepositions and Adverbs. On each line at the right, write whether the underlined word in each sentence is a preposition or an adverb. EXAMPLE: We planted marigolds around the vegetable garden. _ preposition 1. The children enjoyed playing outside. 2. A beautiful cherry tree grows outside my bedroom window. 3. An eager autograph-seeker slipped past the doorman. 4. A fire engine just sped past. 5. These belong on the shelf above the encyclopedia. 6. A seagull circled high above. 7. It was too warm to leave our jackets on. 8. Burt was wobbly on his new ice skates. 9. I must have left my notebook behind. 10. We sat behind a woman with a big hat on. Adding Prepositions and Adverbs to Sentences. In each blank fill in a word that is appropriate for the meaning of both sentences in each pair. In the sentence in which the word is used as a preposition, underline its object. EXAMPLE: The cake has plenty of raisins The baby was restless throughout throughout 1. a. It is cooler the night. the house than outside. b. Please take these packages 2. a. The diver had enough air to stay b. The sailors stayed the water for hours. during the storm. 3. a. We heard strange noises b. That information is to be kept strictly the family. 4. a. Jeanne had never seen a movie star b. The cast arrived at the theater an hour 5. a. Timmy often comes b. Have you read any other books the play. for a visit with my grandmother, that author? Preposition or Adverb? 35
4 Date Name. Prepositional Phrases Practice i Adjective Phrases A phrase is a group of words, without a subject and verb, that acts as one part of speech. An adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun by telling what kind or which one. ADJECTIVE PHRASES The woman with the tan briefcase is the mayor. (Which woman?) We have always liked the big house on the hill. (Which house?) Adverb Phrases An adverb phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb by pointing out where, when, in what manner, or to what extent. ADVERB PHRASES After the game, we went into town. (Went when? Went where?) Tanya felt good about her report card. (Good to what extent?) Identifying Adjective Phrases. Underline the adjective phrase in each sentence below. Circle the noun or pronoun it modifies. EXAMPLE: Someone should water the flower (^bect) in the front yard. 1. Only one of us can play the guitar. 2. Several houses on our street have decks. 3. Each student will write a report about a different capital. ". 4. Louise gave a surprise party for Mary. 5. My grandmother collects teacups from different countries. 6. The bike in the shop window is expensive. 7. The only difference between Gerri and her twin sister is their names. 8. Someone just bought that empty lot down the street. 9. Eddy made a statue of a bird. 10. The top of the wall is barbed wire. Identifying Adverb Phrases. Underline the adverb phrase in each sentence below. Circle the word it modifies. EXAMPLE: After our long workput, we (couapsect). 1. This coupon is good for another month. 2. Our next-door neighbors moved to New Mexico. 3. After all your hard work, you deserve a vacation. 4. With your help, I finished the job. 5. After high school, my sister became a computer programmer. 6. We arrived at the theater early. 7. With only slight hesitation, Diane approached the microphone. 8. Peter quickly slipped under the gate. 9. Outside the theater a large crowd watched the arriving celebrities. 10. We sometimes drive far into the country. Prepositional Phrases 65
5 Name Date. Prepositional Phrases Practice 2 Identifying Adjective Phrases. Underline the adjective phrase or adjective phrases in each sentence. Then draw an arrow from each phrase to the word it modifies. EXAMPLE: Their house in the mountains is spectacular. 1. The price of the car was much too high. 2. Put that box of books down here. 3. My sister is the one in the yellow sweater. 4. The house on the corner of our street needs paint. 5. The cry of the wounded animal haunted us. 6. This is another book by the same author. 7. The shapes of the two objects are very similar. 8. Something in the corner of the room moved. 9. Did you close the window behind the couch? 10. I enjoyed your article about Mr. Hill. Identifying Adverb Phrases. Underline the adverb phrase or adverb phrases in each sentence. Then draw an arrow from each phrase to the word it modifies. EXAMPLE: After school we went to the soccer game. 1. Simmer the stew over low heat. 2. The coach is always tougher on newcomers. 3. Louis delivered their anniversary present to the wrong house. 4. Lightning hit the barn during the storm. 5. The frightened squirrel ran across the roof and jumped into the tree. 6. Allie swam away from us. 7. The couple sailed their boat around the world. 8. They returned before dark. 9. The flood waters rose over the breakwater and onto the roadway. 10. Run into the backyard and take the lawnmower out of the rain. 66 Grammar Exercise Workbook I
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