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Prepositional phrases worksheets
A free five-page pack: learn the rule with pictures, then sort words, find them in sentences and use them in writing, with an answer key.
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47 sec · with voice and captionsA pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.
Read what the video says
- 0:00 Let's practice prepositional phrases, step by step.
- 0:04 A preposition shows where or when (in, on, under, after). A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun. For example: After lunch, the cat slept under the table.
- 0:17 Look and say: in, on, under.
- 0:21 Read each word, and write it in the right box. Under the bed goes in the where box.
- 0:29 Read each sentence. Circle the prepositional phrase. The ball rolled under the couch.
- 0:35 Pick a preposition from the box to finish each sentence. The fish swim in the pond.
- 0:41 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.
The rule
The ruleA preposition shows where or when (in, on, under, after). A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun.
After lunch, the cat slept under the table.
Look and say
- ina gift in the box
- ona hat on my head
- underunder the umbrella
- behindbehind the tree
- overover the clouds
- acrossacross the lake
- aroundaround the Earth
- throughthrough the tunnel
Try some
The ball rolled under the couch.The ball rolled under the couch.Show answer
We ate lunch after the game.We ate lunch after the game.Show answer
A bird sat on the fence.A bird sat on the fence.Show answer
The cat hid behind the curtain.The cat hid behind the curtain.Show answer
I read before bedtime.I read before bedtime.Show answer
The boat sailed across the lake.The boat sailed across the lake.Show answer
We played during recess.We played during recess.Show answer
The plane flew over the clouds.The plane flew over the clouds.Show answer
Find the words in each sentence, then tap to check.
What the worksheets look like
Common questions
What are prepositional phrases?
A preposition shows where or when (in, on, under, after). A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun.
How do I teach prepositional phrases?
Use a toy and a box. Children place the toy and say where it is: in the box, on the box, behind the box. Then add time phrases: before lunch, after school.
What mistake should I watch for?
Stopping after the preposition, as in "The cat is under." Ask, "Under what?" A prepositional phrase needs a noun: under the chair.
What grade learns prepositional phrases?
Usually 4th grade. In the Common Core it is part of L.4.1e.
