Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Circle the preposition in each sentence.
A
preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. Common prepositions include: *of, with, at, in, on, to, for, by, from, about, across*, etc.
We will go through each sentence and identify the preposition.
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1. The bottle is made of plastic.
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Preposition: *of*
→ "of" shows the material the bottle is made from.
✔ Circle:
of
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2. I like to write with a pencil.
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Preposition: *with*
→ "with" shows the tool used for writing.
✔ Circle:
with
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3. Please do not laugh at me.
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Preposition: *at*
→ "at" shows the direction of the laughter (toward the speaker).
✔ Circle:
at
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4. Father is resting at home.
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Preposition: *at*
→ "at" indicates location.
✔ Circle:
at
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5. The artist is drawing a picture of me.
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Preposition: *of*
→ "of" shows what the picture represents.
✔ Circle:
of
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6. Mr Tan hides his keys in his shoes.
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Preposition: *in*
→ "in" shows the location where the keys are hidden.
✔ Circle:
in
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7. You can cut the apples with a knife.
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Preposition: *with*
→ "with" indicates the instrument used.
✔ Circle:
with
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8. We were playing soccer with our cousins.
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Preposition: *with*
→ "with" shows who we played with.
✔ Circle:
with
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9. I am going to the cinema with my brother.
- This sentence has
two prepositions:
- *to* → indicates direction (destination)
- *with* → indicates accompaniment
✔ Circle both:
to and
with
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10. The cat is chasing the rat across the room.
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Preposition: *across*
→ "across" shows the movement over the surface of the room.
✔ Circle:
across
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Final Answer:
Here are the prepositions to circle in each sentence:
1.
of
2.
with
3.
at
4.
at
5.
of
6.
in
7.
with
8.
with
9.
to,
with
10.
across
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✔ Explanation Summary:
Prepositions usually come before nouns or pronouns and show relationships such as location (*at, in, on*), direction (*to, across*), time, or manner (*with, of*). In this worksheet, all the prepositions are common ones and appear clearly before objects in the sentences.
You can now go back to the worksheet and circle these words accordingly!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositions worksheet 7th grade.
