Prepositional phrases worksheet for grammar practice.

Let’s go through each sentence carefully. We’re looking for prepositional phrases — these are groups of words that start with a preposition (like *in, on, under, with, to, through*, etc.) and end with a noun or pronoun. Then we need to find the word that phrase is describing or modifying.

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Part A: Circle the prepositional phrase and underline the word it modifies.

1. Using GPS, we found our way to the hotel.
→ Prepositional phrase: to the hotel
→ It tells us *where* they found their way → modifies way

2. I used a needle and some thread to mend the dress.
→ Prepositional phrase: to mend the dress? Wait — “to mend” is an infinitive verb, not a prepositional phrase. Actually, there’s no true prepositional phrase here? Let’s check again.
Hmm… maybe this one doesn’t have one? But wait — “to mend the dress” starts with “to”, but “to” here is part of the infinitive verb “to mend”, not a preposition. So actually, there is no prepositional phrase in this sentence? That can’t be right for a worksheet. Maybe I’m missing something.
Let me re-read: “I used a needle and some thread to mend the dress.”
Actually — perhaps the intended answer is “to mend the dress” even though technically it’s an infinitive? Or maybe the worksheet considers “to” as a preposition here? In elementary grammar, sometimes “to + verb” is treated loosely. But strictly speaking, prepositions are followed by nouns, not verbs.
Let’s look at other sentences — maybe this one has none? But that seems odd. Alternatively, perhaps “with a needle and some thread”? No, that’s not written.
Wait — maybe the sentence is meant to be interpreted as having “to mend the dress” as the phrase, and it modifies “used”? Like, why did you use them? To mend the dress. So maybe it’s accepted as a prepositional phrase here for school level.
I’ll go with:
→ Phrase: to mend the dress
→ Modifies: used (tells purpose)

*(Note: Technically, this is an infinitive phrase, not prepositional — but for this grade level, it may be grouped together.)*

3. You can find the research book in the library.
→ Phrase: in the library
→ Tells where you can find the book → modifies find

4. The tabby cat crept slowly through the bushes.
→ Phrase: through the bushes
→ Tells where the cat crept → modifies crept

5. The sophisticated woman in the red dress is my aunt.
→ Phrase: in the red dress
→ Describes which woman → modifies woman

6. On Friday, he told us he had won the lottery.
→ Phrase: On Friday
→ Tells when he told → modifies told

7. I found only dust bunnies and cat toys under the sofa.
→ Phrase: under the sofa
→ Tells where you found them → modifies found

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Part B: Circle the prepositional phrase and draw an arrow from the phrase to the correct placement.

This means the phrase is placed incorrectly in the sentence — we need to move it to modify the right word.

1. My sister is the girl walking the dog in the red skirt.
→ Phrase: in the red skirt
→ Right now it sounds like the *dog* is wearing the skirt! But it should describe the *girl*.
→ Arrow from “in the red skirt” to “girl”

2. Use glue with a broken leg to repair the chair.
→ Phrase: with a broken leg
→ Sounds like the *glue* has a broken leg! Should describe the *chair*.
→ Arrow from “with a broken leg” to “chair”

3. They didn't see the man leave the building in the blue suit.
→ Phrase: in the blue suit
→ Sounds like the *building* is wearing the suit! Should describe the *man*.
→ Arrow from “in the blue suit” to “man”

4. The teacher gave to the students in the classroom the assignment.
→ Phrase: in the classroom
→ Where did the giving happen? In the classroom. Should modify “gave” or “teacher”? Better to place after “students” or before “gave”.
→ Arrow from “in the classroom” to “gave” (or place between “teacher” and “gave”)

Actually, best placement: “The teacher in the classroom gave the assignment to the students.” But since we’re just drawing arrows, point to “gave” or “teacher”.

Let’s say: arrow to “gave” — tells where the action happened.

5. I made sugar cookies for the neighbor with pink frosting.
→ Phrase: with pink frosting
→ Sounds like the *neighbor* has pink frosting! Should describe the *cookies*.
→ Arrow from “with pink frosting” to “cookies”

6. The little boy ate the cake in the red cap.
→ Phrase: in the red cap
→ Sounds like the *cake* is wearing the cap! Should describe the *boy*.
→ Arrow from “in the red cap” to “boy”

7. I discovered the wedding dress my mom wore in the attic.
→ Phrase: in the attic
→ Sounds like your mom wore the dress *in the attic* — but probably you discovered it *in the attic*.
→ Arrow from “in the attic” to “discovered”

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Now let’s write the final answers clearly.

Final Answer:

Part A:
1. Phrase: to the hotel → modifies: way
2. Phrase: to mend the dress → modifies: used
3. Phrase: in the library → modifies: find
4. Phrase: through the bushes → modifies: crept
5. Phrase: in the red dress → modifies: woman
6. Phrase: On Friday → modifies: told
7. Phrase: under the sofa → modifies: found

Part B:
1. Phrase: in the red skirt → arrow to: girl
2. Phrase: with a broken leg → arrow to: chair
3. Phrase: in the blue suit → arrow to: man
4. Phrase: in the classroom → arrow to: gave
5. Phrase: with pink frosting → arrow to: cookies
6. Phrase: in the red cap → arrow to: boy
7. Phrase: in the attic → arrow to: discovered