To solve this problem, we need to complete the sentences using the appropriate prepositions from the given list. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
List of Prepositions:
- before
- at
- on
- against
- above
- with
- to
- as
- up
- out
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Sentences and Solutions:
1.
Max was at the shops ______ his friends.
- The correct preposition is
with because Max is at the shops *alongside* his friends.
-
Answer: with
2.
Their dog ran to them ______ they arrived home.
- The correct preposition is
as because the dog ran to them *at the same time* they arrived home.
-
Answer: as
3.
They travelled ______ school on the bus.
- The correct preposition is
to because they are traveling *toward* school.
-
Answer: to
4.
Everyone looked ______ at the flock of birds.
- The correct preposition is
up because people look *upward* at something in the sky (like a flock of birds).
-
Answer: up
5.
Ivy brushed her teeth ______ she went to bed.
- The correct preposition is
before because brushing teeth happens *prior to* going to bed.
-
Answer: before
6.
Lucy’s mum was ______ work all day.
- The correct preposition is
at because Lucy's mum was *present at* work all day.
-
Answer: at
7.
They were playing ______ a very good team.
- The correct preposition is
against because they were playing *opposed to* another team.
-
Answer: against
8.
James got ______ of the swimming pool.
- The correct preposition is
out because James exited or left the swimming pool.
-
Answer: out
9.
The tall building rose high ______ the clouds.
- The correct preposition is
above because the building rises *higher than* the clouds.
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Answer: above
10.
The teacher placed the books ______ the table.
- The correct preposition is
on because the books are being placed *upon* the table.
-
Answer: on
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Final Answers:
1.
with
2.
as
3.
to
4.
up
5.
before
6.
at
7.
against
8.
out
9.
above
10.
on
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. with, 2. as, 3. to, 4. up, 5. before, 6. at, 7. against, 8. out, 9. above, 10. on}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions worksheet 5th grade.
