Question

practice b identifying prepositions and their objects
read each sentence. then, underline the preposition, and circle the object of the preposition.
example: the bridge goes over the river.
answer: the bridge goes over the river.

1. the children return at sunset.
2. the flight was delayed for maintenance.
3. the family had a party in the park.
4. i want to live near the ocean.
5. the whale is moving toward the shore.
6. the new suit should last for years.
7. ted is the son of a musician.
8. liz is walking to work.
9. she says she concentrates better with music.
10. i use the bus for transportation.

Explanation:

• A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
• The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.

Answer:

1. The children return at sunset. (Underline: at; Circle: sunset)
2. The flight was delayed for maintenance. (Underline: for; Circle: maintenance)
3. The family had a party in the park. (Underline: in; Circle: park)
4. I want to live near the ocean. (Underline: near; Circle: ocean)
5. The whale is moving toward the shore. (Underline: toward; Circle: shore)
6. The new suit should last for years. (Underline: for; Circle: years)
7. Ted is the son of a musician. (Underline: of; Circle: musician)
8. Liz is walking to work. (Underline: to; Circle: work)
9. She says she concentrates better with music. (Underline: with; Circle: music)
10. I use the bus for transportation. (Underline: for; Circle: transportation)