Task: Underline the prepositional phrases in each sentence.
#### Explanation:
A
prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object (usually a noun or pronoun), and any modifiers of the object. Prepositions typically indicate location, direction, time, or other relationships. Common prepositions include "in," "on," "at," "to," "from," "with," etc.
#### Solution:
1.
He worked in the garden until sunset.
- Underlined:
in the garden,
until sunset
2.
We strolled towards the river.
- Underlined:
towards the river
3.
I keep my books in my backpack.
- Underlined:
in my backpack
4.
I check my email in the mornings.
- Underlined:
in the mornings
5.
I live in an apartment near the railroad track.
- Underlined:
in an apartment,
near the railroad track
6.
Within a year, I have done a lot of work.
- Underlined:
within a year
7.
I know everyone here except that man.
- Underlined:
here,
except that man
8.
I like to sleep under the stars.
- Underlined:
under the stars
9.
He helps me onto the train.
- Underlined:
onto the train
10.
Besides my job, I never go out.
- Underlined:
besides my job
11.
Following Jake, Roger had a turn.
- Underlined:
following Jake
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Final Answer:
1.
He worked in the garden until sunset.
- Underlined:
in the garden,
until sunset
2.
We strolled towards the river.
- Underlined:
towards the river
3.
I keep my books in my backpack.
- Underlined:
in my backpack
4.
I check my email in the mornings.
- Underlined:
in the mornings
5.
I live in an apartment near the railroad track.
- Underlined:
in an apartment,
near the railroad track
6.
Within a year, I have done a lot of work.
- Underlined:
within a year
7.
I know everyone here except that man.
- Underlined:
here,
except that man
8.
I like to sleep under the stars.
- Underlined:
under the stars
9.
He helps me onto the train.
- Underlined:
onto the train
10.
Besides my job, I never go out.
- Underlined:
besides my job
11.
Following Jake, Roger had a turn.
- Underlined:
following Jake
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
&1. \text{in the garden, until sunset} \\
&2. \text{towards the river} \\
&3. \text{in my backpack} \\
&4. \text{in the mornings} \\
&5. \text{in an apartment, near the railroad track} \\
&6. \text{within a year} \\
&7. \text{here, except that man} \\
&8. \text{under the stars} \\
&9. \text{onto the train} \\
&10. \text{besides my job} \\
&11. \text{following Jake}
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free prepositional phrases worksheet.
