To find the correct prepositional phrase, we need to look for a group of words that starts with a
preposition (like *over, on, with, into, around*) and ends with a
noun or pronoun (the object). The whole phrase acts like an adjective or adverb to give more detail.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each question:
1.
Sentence: Franken-Truck jumped recklessly
over a burning pile of cars.
* Preposition: *over*
* Object: *a burning pile of cars*
* Complete Phrase: *over a burning pile of cars*
* Correct Option:
d
2.
Sentence: Lugnut landed roughly
on the dirt track and created a thick dust cloud.
* Preposition: *on*
* Object: *the dirt track*
* Complete Phrase: *on the dirt track*
* Correct Option:
b
3.
Sentence: Truckavore was tied
with Franken-Truck as they crossed the finish line.
* Preposition: *with*
* Object: *Franken-Truck*
* Complete Phrase: *with Franken-Truck*
* Correct Option:
c
4.
Sentence: King Crush's truck had a golden crown
on the roof and it shimmered as he drove.
* Preposition: *on*
* Object: *the roof*
* Complete Phrase: *on the roof*
* Correct Option:
a
5.
Sentence: Distrucktor wildly raced
around the corner as he tried to catch King Crush.
* Preposition: *around*
* Object: *the corner*
* Complete Phrase: *around the corner*
* Correct Option:
b
6.
Sentence: Truckavore grabbed a small car
with its robotic claw and ate it.
* Preposition: *with*
* Object: *its robotic claw*
* Complete Phrase: *with its robotic claw*
* Correct Option:
c
7.
Sentence: When King Crush drove
into the stadium, all the children cheered.
* Preposition: *into*
* Object: *the stadium*
* Complete Phrase: *into the stadium*
* Correct Option:
b
Final Answer:
1. d
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. c
7. b
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositional phrases worksheet 7th grade.
