Task Explanation:
The task requires you to add a
prepositional phrase to each sentence and circle the noun that the prepositional phrase is describing. A
prepositional phrase consists of a preposition (e.g., "in," "on," "under") followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition). Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives, modifying nouns or pronouns.
Solution:
#### 1. The spider ate the bug.
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Prepositional Phrase: in the web
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Sentence with Phrase: The spider in the web ate the bug.
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Noun Described: spider
#### 2. The movie was really funny.
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Prepositional Phrase: at the theater
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Sentence with Phrase: The movie at the theater was really funny.
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Noun Described: movie
#### 3. My friend loves to go to the movies.
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Prepositional Phrase: with me
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Sentence with Phrase: My friend with me loves to go to the movies.
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Noun Described: friend
#### 4. My family always eats at the restaurant.
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Prepositional Phrase: on weekends
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Sentence with Phrase: My family always eats on weekends at the restaurant.
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Noun Described: family
#### 5. The dress has been on sale for weeks.
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Prepositional Phrase: in the store
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Sentence with Phrase: The dress in the store has been on sale for weeks.
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Noun Described: dress
#### 6. The chair is not comfortable.
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Prepositional Phrase: in the living room
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Sentence with Phrase: The chair in the living room is not comfortable.
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Noun Described: chair
#### 7. We found the dog.
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Prepositional Phrase: under the table
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Sentence with Phrase: We found the dog under the table.
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Noun Described: dog
#### 8. The citizen voted for the new mayor.
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Prepositional Phrase: in the city
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Sentence with Phrase: The citizen in the city voted for the new mayor.
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Noun Described: citizen
#### 9. The car had a flat tire.
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Prepositional Phrase: on the road
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Sentence with Phrase: The car on the road had a flat tire.
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Noun Described: car
#### 10. The book was given to me by the teacher.
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Prepositional Phrase: in my backpack
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Sentence with Phrase: The book in my backpack was given to me by the teacher.
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Noun Described: book
Final Answer:
1. The spider
in the web ate the bug.
- Noun:
spider
2. The movie
at the theater was really funny.
- Noun:
movie
3. My friend
with me loves to go to the movies.
- Noun:
friend
4. My family
on weekends always eats at the restaurant.
- Noun:
family
5. The dress
in the store has been on sale for weeks.
- Noun:
dress
6. The chair
in the living room is not comfortable.
- Noun:
chair
7. We found the dog
under the table.
- Noun:
dog
8. The citizen
in the city voted for the new mayor.
- Noun:
citizen
9. The car
on the road had a flat tire.
- Noun:
car
10. The book
in my backpack was given to me by the teacher.
- Noun:
book
Final Answer Boxed:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{The spider } \textbf{in the web} \text{ ate the bug.} \\
2. \text{The movie } \textbf{at the theater} \text{ was really funny.} \\
3. \text{My friend } \textbf{with me} \text{ loves to go to the movies.} \\
4. \text{My family } \textbf{on weekends} \text{ always eats at the restaurant.} \\
5. \text{The dress } \textbf{in the store} \text{ has been on sale for weeks.} \\
6. \text{The chair } \textbf{in the living room} \text{ is not comfortable.} \\
7. \text{We found the dog } \textbf{under the table}. \\
8. \text{The citizen } \textbf{in the city} \text{ voted for the new mayor.} \\
9. \text{The car } \textbf{on the road} \text{ had a flat tire.} \\
10. \text{The book } \textbf{in my backpack} \text{ was given to me by the teacher.} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective phrase worksheet.
