Let's solve this preposition worksheet step by step.
What is a Preposition?
A
preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. Common prepositions include: *in, on, under, to, from, by, after, before, at, with, for, of, about, etc.*
We need to
circle the preposition in each sentence.
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Solutions:
1.
The ball is under the table.
→ The preposition is
under.
✔ Circle:
under
2.
My teacher is talking to me.
→ The preposition is
to.
✔ Circle:
to
3.
The letter is from my friend.
→ The preposition is
from.
✔ Circle:
from
4.
There is a tree by the riverbank.
→ The preposition is
by.
✔ Circle:
by
5.
Please take off your shoes.
→ The phrase "take off" is a phrasal verb.
"Off" is part of the verb here, not a preposition in this context. But
"off" can be a preposition when it shows direction or position. In this case,
"off" functions as an adverbial particle in the phrasal verb "take off", so it’s
not a preposition.
✘ No preposition in this sentence.
> However, some might argue that "off" can act as a preposition in certain contexts. But in this sentence,
"take off" is a fixed phrasal verb meaning to remove. So,
no preposition is used here.
✔ No preposition — but if forced to choose, some teachers may accept "off" as a preposition. However,
strictly speaking, it's not a preposition here.
6.
Let’s watch television after dinner.
→ The preposition is
after.
✔ Circle:
after
7.
The book belongs to Emily.
→ The preposition is
to.
✔ Circle:
to
8.
Shall we have some ice-cream before dinner?
→ The preposition is
before.
✔ Circle:
before
9.
They were playing together at the beach.
→ The preposition is
at.
✔ Circle:
at
10.
Can you put the books on the table?
→ The preposition is
on.
✔ Circle:
on
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✔ Final Answers (Prepositions to circle):
1.
under
2.
to
3.
from
4.
by
5.
(No preposition) – *Note: "off" is part of a phrasal verb, not a preposition here*
6.
after
7.
to
8.
before
9.
at
10.
on
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📝 Explanation:
- Prepositions usually come before nouns or pronouns to show time, place, direction, or relationship.
- Phrasal verbs like "take off" use particles (like "off") that are not functioning as prepositions in those contexts.
- Words like "to", "from", "by", "after", "before", "at", "on", "under" are common prepositions.
✔ So, students should circle:
- 1. under
- 2. to
- 3. from
- 4. by
- 5. (leave blank)
- 6. after
- 7. to
- 8. before
- 9. at
- 10. on
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