Task: Identify the object of the preposition in each sentence and write it in the blank.
#### Explanation:
A
preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another part of the sentence. The
object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.
#### Solution:
1.
His grandfather told a story about three little pigs.
- Preposition:
about
- Object of the preposition:
three little pigs
- Answer:
three little pigs
2.
He kicked the soccer ball, and it rolled down the hill.
- Preposition:
down
- Object of the preposition:
the hill
- Answer:
the hill
3.
The girl with the purple shoes stood motionless and smiled quietly.
- Preposition:
with
- Object of the preposition:
the purple shoes
- Answer:
the purple shoes
4.
In a complete frenzy, he left the house and absentmindedly forgot his house keys.
- Preposition:
in
- Object of the preposition:
a complete frenzy
- Answer:
a complete frenzy
5.
Park your car inside of the garage.
- Preposition:
inside of
- Object of the preposition:
the garage
- Answer:
the garage
6.
When you leave from school, bring your tablet home.
- Preposition:
from
- Object of the preposition:
school
- Answer:
school
7.
The mechanic gave his assistant the extra can of oil.
- Preposition:
to (implied in "gave his assistant")
- Object of the preposition:
his assistant
- Answer:
his assistant
8.
Across the room, the two dancers glided gracefully.
- Preposition:
across
- Object of the preposition:
the room
- Answer:
the room
9.
The title of Hemingway’s book is *The Old Man and the Sea*.
- Preposition:
of
- Object of the preposition:
Hemingway’s book
- Answer:
Hemingway’s book
10.
The student left her colorful bookmark between the two pages.
- Preposition:
between
- Object of the preposition:
the two pages
- Answer:
the two pages
Final Answers:
1.
three little pigs
2.
the hill
3.
the purple shoes
4.
a complete frenzy
5.
the garage
6.
school
7.
his assistant
8.
the room
9.
Hemingway’s book
10.
the two pages
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{three little pigs} \\
2. \text{the hill} \\
3. \text{the purple shoes} \\
4. \text{a complete frenzy} \\
5. \text{the garage} \\
6. \text{school} \\
7. \text{his assistant} \\
8. \text{the room} \\
9. \text{Hemingway’s book} \\
10. \text{the two pages} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of object of preposition worksheet.
