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Here is the solution to the preposition worksheet, with explanations for each sentence.
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Instructions Recap:
- Circle the individual prepositions.
- Put a line through the entire prepositional phrase (which starts with the preposition and includes the object and any modifiers).
- There may be more than one preposition or phrase per sentence.
- Some sentences may have none.
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1. He is going to the temple today.
- Preposition to circle: `to`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `to the temple`
- *Explanation:* “to” is the preposition; “the temple” is its object. Together they form the prepositional phrase showing direction/location.
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2. The boy in front of me is tall.
- Prepositions to circle: `in`, `of` *(Note: “in front of” is a compound preposition — both words are part of it)*
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `in front of me`
- *Explanation:* “in front of” acts as a single unit meaning “ahead of.” “me” is the object. So we circle both “in” and “of,” and strike through the whole phrase.
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3. His crayon was found under the table.
- Preposition to circle: `under`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `under the table`
- *Explanation:* “under” shows location; “the table” is its object.
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4. I like to watch movies.
- No prepositions.
- *Explanation:* “to watch” is an infinitive verb phrase, not a prepositional phrase. “to” here is not a preposition — it’s part of the verb “to watch.”
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5. His house is near to the school.
- Prepositions to circle: `near`, `to` *(“near to” is often used together, but technically “near” can stand alone as a preposition; “to” may be redundant or part of the phrase)*
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `near to the school`
- *Note for Grade 2:* In simple terms, teachers often accept “near” as the preposition, and “to the school” as part of the phrase. But strictly speaking, “near to” is a common phrase. For this level, circle both “near” and “to,” and strike through the whole phrase.
*Alternative simpler view:* Some curricula treat “near” alone as the preposition, so you might just circle “near” and strike through “near to the school.” Either is acceptable at Grade 2.
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6. Ram lives down the lane.
- Preposition to circle: `down`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `down the lane`
- *Explanation:* “down” indicates direction; “the lane” is the object.
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7. Stella was hiding behind the table.
- Preposition to circle: `behind`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `behind the table`
- *Explanation:* “behind” shows location relative to the table.
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8. John was at the party last evening.
- Preposition to circle: `at`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `at the party`
- *Note:* “last evening” is an adverbial phrase of time, not a prepositional phrase. “at” governs “the party” only.
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9. We can’t drive till the roads are clear.
- No preposition.
- *Explanation:* “till” here is a conjunction (meaning “until”), connecting two clauses: “We can’t drive” and “the roads are clear.” It is not followed by a noun/pronoun object, so it’s not acting as a preposition.
> 💡 Tip: If “till/until” is followed by a noun (e.g., “until tomorrow”), it can sometimes be considered a preposition. But here, it’s followed by a full clause (“the roads are clear”), so it’s a conjunction.
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10. Rajini is going to the zoo along with her cousins.
- Prepositions to circle: `to`, `along`, `with`
- Prepositional phrases to strike through:
→ `to the zoo`
→ `along with her cousins`
- *Explanation:* Two separate prepositional phrases. “to the zoo” = destination. “along with her cousins” = accompaniment. “along with” is a compound preposition.
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## ✍️ Final Answer Summary (for writing on worksheet):
> Sentence 1: Circle to | Strike through to the temple
> Sentence 2: Circle in, of | Strike through in front of me
> Sentence 3: Circle under | Strike through under the table
> Sentence 4: No circles or strikes
> Sentence 5: Circle near, to | Strike through near to the school *(or just “near” if simplified)*
> Sentence 6: Circle down | Strike through down the lane
> Sentence 7: Circle behind | Strike through behind the table
> Sentence 8: Circle at | Strike through at the party
> Sentence 9: No circles or strikes
> Sentence 10: Circle to, along, with | Strike through to the zoo and along with her cousins
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✔ This exercise helps students identify how prepositions connect nouns/pronouns to other parts of the sentence, showing relationships of time, place, direction, or association.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or visual markings!
---
Instructions Recap:
- Circle the individual prepositions.
- Put a line through the entire prepositional phrase (which starts with the preposition and includes the object and any modifiers).
- There may be more than one preposition or phrase per sentence.
- Some sentences may have none.
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✔ SOLUTION & EXPLANATION
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1. He is going to the temple today.
- Preposition to circle: `to`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `to the temple`
- *Explanation:* “to” is the preposition; “the temple” is its object. Together they form the prepositional phrase showing direction/location.
---
2. The boy in front of me is tall.
- Prepositions to circle: `in`, `of` *(Note: “in front of” is a compound preposition — both words are part of it)*
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `in front of me`
- *Explanation:* “in front of” acts as a single unit meaning “ahead of.” “me” is the object. So we circle both “in” and “of,” and strike through the whole phrase.
---
3. His crayon was found under the table.
- Preposition to circle: `under`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `under the table`
- *Explanation:* “under” shows location; “the table” is its object.
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4. I like to watch movies.
- No prepositions.
- *Explanation:* “to watch” is an infinitive verb phrase, not a prepositional phrase. “to” here is not a preposition — it’s part of the verb “to watch.”
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5. His house is near to the school.
- Prepositions to circle: `near`, `to` *(“near to” is often used together, but technically “near” can stand alone as a preposition; “to” may be redundant or part of the phrase)*
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `near to the school`
- *Note for Grade 2:* In simple terms, teachers often accept “near” as the preposition, and “to the school” as part of the phrase. But strictly speaking, “near to” is a common phrase. For this level, circle both “near” and “to,” and strike through the whole phrase.
*Alternative simpler view:* Some curricula treat “near” alone as the preposition, so you might just circle “near” and strike through “near to the school.” Either is acceptable at Grade 2.
---
6. Ram lives down the lane.
- Preposition to circle: `down`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `down the lane`
- *Explanation:* “down” indicates direction; “the lane” is the object.
---
7. Stella was hiding behind the table.
- Preposition to circle: `behind`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `behind the table`
- *Explanation:* “behind” shows location relative to the table.
---
8. John was at the party last evening.
- Preposition to circle: `at`
- Prepositional phrase to strike through: `at the party`
- *Note:* “last evening” is an adverbial phrase of time, not a prepositional phrase. “at” governs “the party” only.
---
9. We can’t drive till the roads are clear.
- No preposition.
- *Explanation:* “till” here is a conjunction (meaning “until”), connecting two clauses: “We can’t drive” and “the roads are clear.” It is not followed by a noun/pronoun object, so it’s not acting as a preposition.
> 💡 Tip: If “till/until” is followed by a noun (e.g., “until tomorrow”), it can sometimes be considered a preposition. But here, it’s followed by a full clause (“the roads are clear”), so it’s a conjunction.
---
10. Rajini is going to the zoo along with her cousins.
- Prepositions to circle: `to`, `along`, `with`
- Prepositional phrases to strike through:
→ `to the zoo`
→ `along with her cousins`
- *Explanation:* Two separate prepositional phrases. “to the zoo” = destination. “along with her cousins” = accompaniment. “along with” is a compound preposition.
---
## ✍️ Final Answer Summary (for writing on worksheet):
> Sentence 1: Circle to | Strike through to the temple
> Sentence 2: Circle in, of | Strike through in front of me
> Sentence 3: Circle under | Strike through under the table
> Sentence 4: No circles or strikes
> Sentence 5: Circle near, to | Strike through near to the school *(or just “near” if simplified)*
> Sentence 6: Circle down | Strike through down the lane
> Sentence 7: Circle behind | Strike through behind the table
> Sentence 8: Circle at | Strike through at the party
> Sentence 9: No circles or strikes
> Sentence 10: Circle to, along, with | Strike through to the zoo and along with her cousins
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✔ This exercise helps students identify how prepositions connect nouns/pronouns to other parts of the sentence, showing relationships of time, place, direction, or association.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or visual markings!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preposition worksheet for grade 4.
