A preposition is a word that tells how a noun or pronoun is related to another word in the sentence. It shows time (when), location and direction (where), how, and why. By: Christian ran as fast as he could to get ahead of the other runners. 1 A baby deer will not leave without its mother until it s old enough to take care of itself. 2 Everyone except our team won at least two ribbons for the relay races. 3
On the long bus ride home, Brianna sat beside a cranky baby. 4 Despite her fears, Alyssa tiptoed into the abandoned house. 6 As he was leaving the house, Brian turned off the lights. 5 As we looked beyond the horizon, we could see that a severe thunderstorm was coming our way. 7
The kitten found a dark place to hide in back of the sofa. 8 A squirrel may live in the hollow trunk of a tree to stay warm during the winter. 10 I placed the new books upon the shelf in the library. 9 According to my mother, I am the smartest, most beautiful girl in the world! 11
At 2:30 we will go to the pool. He walked onto the stage and bowed to the audience. 12 13 Everyone should be aboard the train by 2:00 p.m. Do you know of an easier way to navigate through all this construction? 14 15
It was very dark inside the cave. Dad climbed up the stairs to see what was making so much noise in the attic. 16 That story was written by my mother. 18 17 I missed my class because of my brother s practical joke of putting shaving cream in my hair. 19
He wasn t paying attention and walked right into a tree! 20 In addition to Victoria and her parents, there were 10 people at the party. 21 Rita has been running a fever since early yesterday. 22 A baby bird gets its food from its mother until it can leave the nest and fly on its own. 23
Mom took us out of town for my birthday last year, but I think we ll just go see a movie this year. 24 No one showed up for work today besides me. Somehow one red tulip bloomed among the daffodils. 25 Answer Key 1. ahead of 2. without 3. except 4. beside 5. off 6. despite 7. beyond 8. in back of 9. upon 10. during 11. according to 12. at 13. onto 14. aboard 15. of 16. inside 17. up 18. by 19. because of 20. into 21. in addition to 22. since 23. from 24. out 25. among 26. besides 26