Prepositional Phrases Exercises and Worksheets

May 15, 2025 by Isabella Claire

Our Prepositional Phrase worksheets provide clear and practical exercises to help you understand how to show place, time, direction, and other details in a sentence. By practicing phrases that begin with a preposition, you’ll boost your ability to add clarity and description to your writing and speaking.

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Prepositional Phrases Worksheets

Prepositional Phrases Worksheet 1:

Part 1: In each sentence, underline the prepositional phrase and circle the object of the preposition. On the line, write the preposition used.
Part 2: Rewrite each sentence with a prepositional phrase.

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Answer:

Part 1: Underline the prepositional phrase, circle the object of the preposition, and write the preposition

  1. Prepositional phrase: during the summer
    Preposition: during
    Object: (summer)

  2. Prepositional phrase: in the backyard
    Preposition: in
    Object: (backyard)

  3. Prepositional phrase: Despite the heat
    Preposition: despite
    Object: (heat)

  4. Prepositional phrase: toward the horizon
    Preposition: toward
    Object: (horizon)

  5. Prepositional phrase: At sunset
    Preposition: at
    Object: (sunset)

Part 2: Rewrite each sentence with a prepositional phrase

Note: Answers may vary slightly as long as they use a correct prepositional phrase.

  1. The cat is sleeping on the couch.

  2. We went to the movies after lunch.

  3. The ice cream melted in the sun.

  4. He needs a ride to the station.

  5. She packed her lunch for school.

Prepositional Phrases Worksheet 2:

Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence and circle the word it modifies. Pay attention to whether it functions as an adjective (modifies a noun) or an adverb (modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb).

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Answer:

Section 1: Underline the prepositional phrase and circle the word it modifies

  1. She has not seen her classmate for ages. (modifies: seen)
  2. They continued the activity without the teacher. (modifies: activity)
  3. He saw the missing books between the shelves. (modifies: books)
  4. They delivered the books in the school library. (modifies: delivered)
  5. The students in the class are diligent. (modifies: students)

Section 2: Prepositional phrase as an adjective (modifies a noun)

  1. The hotel by the sea is very expensive. (modifies: hotel)
  2. The boy in the blue hat bought the last candy. (modifies: boy)
  3. The classes between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. are fun. (modifies: classes)
  4. The room down the hall is the principal’s office. (modifies: room)
  5. The boat near the shore is reserved. (modifies: boat)

Section 3: Prepositional phrase as an adverb (modifies a verb)

  1. The boat sinks into the ocean. (modifies: sinks)
  2. They are traveling around the world. (modifies: traveling)
  3. She believes that exercise is good for her body. (modifies: good)
  4. For a non-native speaker, she speaks very well. (modifies: speaks)
  5. They arrived on time. (modifies: arrived)

Prepositional Phrases Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

Choose the most appropriate prepositional phrase to complete each sentence.
(Examples: in the morning, under the table, at the station, with a smile, on purpose)

  1. She left the house __________.

  2. The cat is hiding __________.

  3. We will meet __________ to catch the train.

  4. He opened the gift __________.

  5. The keys were found __________.

  6. I made this card __________.

  7. He arrived __________ to avoid traffic.

  8. The baby is sleeping __________.

  9. They sat quietly __________.

  10. She walked away __________.

  11. He wrote the letter __________.

  12. The gift was placed __________.

  13. He greeted us __________.

  14. The teacher stood __________.

  15. The children were playing __________.

  16. She completed the test __________.

  17. I saw him __________.

  18. The note was stuck __________.

  19. We waited __________.

  20. He went out __________.

Answer:

  1. in a hurry
  2. under the table
  3. at the station
  4. with joy
  5. on the floor
  6. with love
  7. in the morning
  8. in the crib
  9. in the library
  10. without a word
  11. with care
  12. on the desk
  13. with a smile
  14. at the front of the class
  15. in the park
  16. in time
  17. at the corner
  18. on the wall
  19. at the bus stop
  20. in the rain

Exercise 2: Identify the Prepositional Phrase

Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence.

  1. The book on the table is mine.

  2. She walked through the park.

  3. We met at noon.

  4. The car in the garage is old.

  5. He jumped over the puddle.

  6. They sat beside the fire.

  7. There’s a spider under the bed.

  8. We went out after lunch.

  9. She lives across the street.

  10. The boy with the red hat is my brother.

  11. He hid behind the curtain.

  12. We walked along the river.

  13. She waited by the window.

  14. He put the box under the chair.

  15. The painting on the wall is new.

  16. The children ran around the playground.

  17. I found it between the cushions.

  18. We had dinner before the movie.

  19. There’s a message for you on the fridge.

  20. The toy inside the box is broken.

Answer:

  1. on the table
  2. through the park
  3. at noon
  4. in the garage
  5. over the puddle
  6. beside the fire
  7. under the bed
  8. after lunch
  9. across the street
  10. with the red hat
  11. behind the curtain
  12. along the river
  13. by the window
  14. under the chair
  15. on the wall
  16. around the playground
  17. between the cushions
  18. before the movie
  19. on the fridge
  20. inside the box

Exercise 3: Match the sentence halves

Match the sentence beginning (Column A) with the correct ending (Column B) to form a complete sentence using prepositional phrases.

Column A Column B
1. The children played A. on the swing.
2. We waited patiently B. at the bus stop.
3. He fell asleep C. during the meeting.
4. The letter is D. in the mailbox.
5. She put her bag E. under the stairs.
6. I saw him F. across the street.
7. They traveled G. by train.
8. He hid the money H. behind the curtain.
9. We had dinner I. on the balcony.
10. The cat slept J. in the bedroom.
11. I bought a gift K. for my mom.
12. The keys are L. in my backpack.
13. She cried M. with joy.
14. He arrived N. after the party.
15. They danced O. on the stage.
16. The man stood P. next to the car.
17. The bag is Q. on the shelf.
18. The dog barked R. at the mailman.
19. She lives S. in a small village.
20. The clock is T. above the fireplace.
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. L
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. N
  10. J
  11. K
  12. Q
  13. M
  14. I
  15. O
  16. P
  17. E
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T

Exercise 4: Rewrite the sentence

Rewrite each sentence, adding an appropriate prepositional phrase to give more detail. Use your imagination!

Example:

Original: The children are playing.
Rewritten: The children are playing in the garden.

  1. She is reading.

  2. We met.

  3. He hid the gift.

  4. I found my phone.

  5. They are talking.

  6. He waited.

  7. The book is lying.

  8. She sang a song.

  9. We are traveling.

  10. The dog is barking.

  11. He cooked dinner.

  12. I hung the painting.

  13. She was crying.

  14. He left.

  15. The bike is parked.

  16. I was studying.

  17. We had lunch.

  18. The kids were laughing.

  19. He’s calling.

  20. The shoes are.

Sample Answers (can vary):

  1. She is reading at her desk.

  2. We met in front of the library.

  3. He hid the gift under the bed.

  4. I found my phone on the couch.

  5. They are talking by the window.

  6. He waited at the gate.

  7. The book is lying on the table.

  8. She sang a song during the show.

  9. We are traveling by car.

  10. The dog is barking at the stranger.

  11. He cooked dinner in the kitchen.

  12. I hung the painting above the sofa.

  13. She was crying in the bathroom.

  14. He left after lunch.

  15. The bike is parked next to the tree.

  16. I was studying for my exam.

  17. We had lunch at a café.

  18. The kids were laughing on the playground.

  19. He’s calling from his office.

  20. The shoes are under the chair.

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