Problem Description:
The task involves identifying the
prepositional phrases in given sentences and selecting the correct answer from the provided options. A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition (e.g., "in," "on," "under") followed by its object (a noun or pronoun), which may include additional modifiers.
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify the Prepositional Phrase: Look for words like "in," "on," "under," etc., and determine what they are modifying.
2.
Understand the Structure: A prepositional phrase typically answers questions such as "Where?" or "When?" in the sentence.
3.
Select the Correct Answer: Match the identified prepositional phrase with the correct option provided.
Detailed Analysis of Each Sentence:
#### Sentence 1:
"There is a book on the table."
- The prepositional phrase is
"on the table" because it describes the location of the book.
-
Correct Answer:
(c) On the table
#### Sentence 2:
"Match the bags that have been placed on the table."
- The prepositional phrase is
"on the table" because it describes the location where the bags have been placed.
-
Correct Answer:
(d) On the table
#### Sentence 3:
"The cat is sitting under the chair."
- The prepositional phrase is
"under the chair" because it describes the location of the cat.
-
Correct Answer:
(b) Under the chair
#### Sentence 4:
"There are some toys in the box."
- The prepositional phrase is
"in the box" because it describes the location of the toys.
-
Correct Answer:
(a) In the box
Final Answers:
1.
(c) On the table
2.
(d) On the table
3.
(b) Under the chair
4.
(a) In the box
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{(c), (d), (b), (a)}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositional phrase worksheet 8th grade.
