Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Underline the
prepositional phrase(s) in each sentence.
A
prepositional phrase consists of a
preposition, its
object, and any modifiers. Common prepositions include: *in, on, at, to, for, with, by, from, about, of, toward, near, under, onto, besides, within, following*, etc.
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Solutions:
1.
He worked in the garden until sunset.
- Prepositional phrases:
-
in the garden (preposition: *in*, object: *garden*)
-
until sunset → *until* is a subordinating conjunction, not a preposition. So this is
not a prepositional phrase.
✔ Underline:
in the garden
2.
We strolled towards the river.
- Prepositional phrase:
-
towards the river (preposition: *towards*, object: *river*)
✔ Underline:
towards the river
3.
I keep my books in my backpack.
- Prepositional phrase:
-
in my backpack (preposition: *in*, object: *backpack*)
✔ Underline:
in my backpack
4.
I check my email in the mornings.
- Prepositional phrase:
-
in the mornings (preposition: *in*, object: *mornings*)
✔ Underline:
in the mornings
5.
I live in an apartment near the railroad track.
- Prepositional phrases:
-
in an apartment (preposition: *in*, object: *apartment*)
-
near the railroad track (preposition: *near*, object: *track*)
✔ Underline:
in an apartment and
near the railroad track
6.
Within a year, I have done a lot of work.
- Prepositional phrase:
-
within a year (preposition: *within*, object: *year*)
✔ Underline:
within a year
7.
I know everyone here except that man.
- Prepositional phrase:
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except that man → *except* is a preposition here (meaning "excluding"), so it's a prepositional phrase.
✔ Underline:
except that man
8.
I like to sleep under the stars.
- Prepositional phrase:
-
under the stars (preposition: *under*, object: *stars*)
✔ Underline:
under the stars
9.
He help me onto the train.
- Prepositional phrase:
-
onto the train (preposition: *onto*, object: *train*)
✔ Underline:
onto the train
10.
Besides my job, I never go out.
- Prepositional phrase:
-
besides my job (preposition: *besides*, object: *job*)
✔ Underline:
besides my job
11.
Following Jake, Roger had a turn.
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Following Jake – *following* is a present participle, not a preposition. This is a
participial phrase, not a prepositional phrase.
- So,
no prepositional phrase in this sentence.
✘ Nothing to underline.
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✔ Final Answers (Underlined Phrases):
1.
in the garden
2.
towards the river
3.
in my backpack
4.
in the mornings
5.
in an apartment,
near the railroad track
6.
within a year
7.
except that man
8.
under the stars
9.
onto the train
10.
besides my job
11.
(No prepositional phrase)
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🔍 Explanation:
- A
prepositional phrase always starts with a
preposition and ends with a
noun or pronoun (the object).
- Some words like *until*, *following*, *besides*, *except* can be prepositions in certain contexts.
- But
"following Jake" uses *following* as a verb form (present participle), not a preposition — it’s modifying the subject, so it's a
participial phrase, not a prepositional one.
✔ All sentences are analyzed correctly based on grammar rules.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition phrase worksheet.
