Let’s go through each sentence one by one. Remember the rule:
→ If the underlined word is followed by a noun (or object), it’s a
preposition.
→ If the underlined word stands alone and doesn’t have an object after it, it’s an
adverb.
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1.
Aaron was standing _under_ the oak tree.
“Under” is followed by “the oak tree” → that’s an object. So this is a
preposition.
2.
Derek went very _far_.
“Far” has no object after it — it just tells how far he went. So this is an
adverb.
3.
Sign your name on the line _below_.
“Below” here doesn’t have an object — it means “on the line that is below.” No noun follows “below,” so it’s an
adverb.
4.
Emily climbed _on_ top of the chair.
“On” is followed by “top of the chair” → that’s an object. So this is a
preposition.
5.
This chair spins _around_.
“Around” has no object — it just describes how the chair spins. So this is an
adverb.
6.
Spencer found the cat _inside_ the hat.
“Inside” is followed by “the hat” → that’s an object. So this is a
preposition.
7.
David threw the wrapping paper _away_.
“Away” has no object — it tells where he threw it, but nothing comes after “away.” So this is an
adverb.
8.
Mr. Elliot stopped _by_.
“By” here means “stopped by [a place]” — but there’s no object written. In context, it’s short for “stopped by [somewhere],” but since no object is shown, we treat it as an
adverb.
9.
Kevin’s cat was hiding _under_ his bed.
“Under” is followed by “his bed” → that’s an object. So this is a
preposition.
10.
William went _upstairs_.
“Upstairs” has no object — it just tells where he went. So this is an
adverb.
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Final Answer:
1. Preposition
2. Adverb
3. Adverb
4. Preposition
5. Adverb
6. Preposition
7. Adverb
8. Adverb
9. Preposition
10. Adverb
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition or adverb worksheet.
