I'll work through this prepositions worksheet step by step.
Part 1: Fill-in-the-blank sentences (Questions 1-7)
Let me analyze each sentence to find the correct preposition from the word bank: along, down, across, beyond, underneath, after, against
1. "I looked ___ the hill at the many houses below."
- Looking from a higher position toward something lower =
down
2. "Make sure to check ___ your bed for your shoes."
- Checking in the space below the bed =
underneath
3. "___ we go to the movies, we will go eat at a restaurant."
- This shows sequence/time - eating happens following the movies =
After
4. "I leaned ___ the side of the wall."
- Leaning means resting against something =
against
5. "Can you walk ___ with me as we go shopping?"
- Walking together/side by side =
along
6. "If you look ___ those trees, you will see a cabin."
- Looking past/over something to see what's farther away =
beyond
7. "We will walk ___ the street when it is safe."
- Moving from one side to the other side =
across
Part 2: Write sentences with given prepositions (Questions 8-10)
8.
among- Used when talking about being surrounded by multiple things/people
Example: The treasure was hidden among the rocks.
9.
towards- Shows direction/movement in the direction of something
Example: She walked towards the school.
10.
to- Shows destination or direction
Example: We are going to the park.
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Final Answer:
1. down
2. underneath
3. After
4. against
5. along
6. beyond
7. across
8. among- The cat hid among the flowers in the garden.
9. towards- He ran towards the finish line.
10. to- They drove to the beach for vacation.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositional phrases worksheet 8th grade.