Final Answer:
The boy walked the dog down the busy street.
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Explanation:
We need to find the prepositional phrase in the sentence. A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition (like “down,” “in,” “on,” “at”) and ends with a noun or pronoun. It usually tells us where, when, or how something happened.
Look at the sentence: “The boy walked the dog down the busy street.”
- The word “down” is a preposition.
- It’s followed by “the busy street,” which is a noun phrase.
- Together, “down the busy street” tells us WHERE the boy walked the dog.
So, the prepositional phrase is:
down the busy street.
You can check it by asking: “Where did he walk the dog?” → “Down the busy street.” That’s how you know it’s the right phrase.
Also, remember — the prepositional phrase does NOT include the subject (“The boy”) or the verb (“walked”). It only includes the preposition + the words after it that go with it.
That’s why “down the busy street” is the correct answer.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositional phrase worksheet 7th grade.
