Question

underlining prepositional phrases worksheet
a prepositional phrase is a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.
example prepositions: across, in, under, around, beneath, over, up, without et
directions: underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence below.
example a: my dad was over the hill when he turned fifty - one years old.
answer: over the hill

1. we walked up the stairs.
2. my mom took a walk around the block.
3. i looked under my bed.
4. the girl looked behind the door for her friend who was hiding.
5. dont leave without your coat.
6. during lunch we had a basketball tournament.
7. the car traveled at a high speed.
8. for a fraction of the cost you can buy a watermelon.
9. the boy tried to finish the race at any cost.
10. at noon we all went to lunch.
11. he is in jeopardy of not graduating.
12. the man sat on top of the historic rock.
13. the baseball was just out of reach from the boy.

Explanation:

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object. In each sentence, we identify the preposition (e.g., "up", "around", "under", etc.) and then include the object that follows it.

Answer:

1. up the stairs
2. around the block
3. under my bed
4. behind the door
5. without your coat
6. During lunch
7. at a high speed
8. For a fraction of the cost
9. at any cost
10. At noon
11. in jeopardy of not graduating
12. on top of the historic rock
13. out of reach from the boy