Prepositional Phrases worksheet for grammar practice, designed by SplashLearn.

Task: Identify and analyze prepositional phrases in the given sentences.

#### Part A: Circle the prepositional phrase and underline the word it modifies.

1. Using GPS, we found our way to the hotel.
- Prepositional Phrase: Using GPS
- Word it modifies: "found"
- Explanation: The phrase "Using GPS" describes how the action of finding was performed.

2. I used a needle and some thread to mend the dress.
- Prepositional Phrase: To mend the dress
- Word it modifies: "used"
- Explanation: The phrase "to mend the dress" explains the purpose of using the needle and thread.

3. You can find the research book in the library.
- Prepositional Phrase: In the library
- Word it modifies: "find"
- Explanation: The phrase "in the library" indicates the location where the book can be found.

4. The tabby cat crept slowly through the bushes.
- Prepositional Phrase: Through the bushes
- Word it modifies: "crept"
- Explanation: The phrase "through the bushes" describes the manner or path of the cat's movement.

5. The sophisticated woman in the red dress is my aunt.
- Prepositional Phrase: In the red dress
- Word it modifies: "woman"
- Explanation: The phrase "in the red dress" provides additional information about the appearance of the woman.

6. On Friday, he told us he had won the lottery.
- Prepositional Phrase: On Friday
- Word it modifies: "told"
- Explanation: The phrase "on Friday" specifies the time when the action of telling occurred.

7. I found only dust bunnies and cat toys under the sofa.
- Prepositional Phrase: Under the sofa
- Word it modifies: "found"
- Explanation: The phrase "under the sofa" indicates the location where the items were found.

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#### Part B: Circle the prepositional phrase and draw an arrow from the phrase to the correct placement.

1. My sister is the girl walking the dog in the red skirt.
- Prepositional Phrase: In the red skirt
- Placement: Points to "girl"
- Explanation: The phrase "in the red skirt" describes the girl who is walking the dog.

2. Use glue with a broken leg to repair the chair.
- Prepositional Phrase: With a broken leg
- Placement: Points to "glue"
- Explanation: The phrase "with a broken leg" describes the condition of the glue being used.

3. They didn’t see the man leave the building in the blue suit.
- Prepositional Phrase: In the blue suit
- Placement: Points to "man"
- Explanation: The phrase "in the blue suit" describes the appearance of the man leaving the building.

4. The teacher gave to the students in the classroom the assignment.
- Prepositional Phrase: In the classroom
- Placement: Points to "students"
- Explanation: The phrase "in the classroom" specifies the location of the students.

5. I made sugar cookies for the neighbor with pink frosting.
- Prepositional Phrase: For the neighbor
- Placement: Points to "made"
- Explanation: The phrase "for the neighbor" indicates the recipient of the sugar cookies.
- Prepositional Phrase: With pink frosting
- Placement: Points to "sugar cookies"
- Explanation: The phrase "with pink frosting" describes the type of sugar cookies.

6. The little boy ate the cake in the red cap.
- Prepositional Phrase: In the red cap
- Placement: Points to "little boy"
- Explanation: The phrase "in the red cap" describes the appearance of the little boy.

7. I discovered the wedding dress my mom wore in the attic.
- Prepositional Phrase: In the attic
- Placement: Points to "wedding dress"
- Explanation: The phrase "in the attic" indicates the location where the wedding dress was discovered.

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Final Answer:

- Part A:
1. Using GPS → modifies "found"
2. To mend the dress → modifies "used"
3. In the library → modifies "find"
4. Through the bushes → modifies "crept"
5. In the red dress → modifies "woman"
6. On Friday → modifies "told"
7. Under the sofa → modifies "found"

- Part B:
1. In the red skirt → points to "girl"
2. With a broken leg → points to "glue"
3. In the blue suit → points to "man"
4. In the classroom → points to "students"
5. For the neighbor → points to "made"; With pink frosting → points to "sugar cookies"
6. In the red cap → points to "little boy"
7. In the attic → points to "wedding dress"

Boxed Final Answer:
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\text{See detailed explanations above.}
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