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Prepositional Phrases Practice

A Grade 1 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using prepositional phrases.

Grade 1 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsParts of SpeechPrepositionsPrepositional Phrases
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.E

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ELAGrammarPrepositionsGrade 1
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Prepositional Phrases Practice

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Read each sentence carefully. Follow the instructions for each section.

Prepositions are words that tell us where something is or when something happens. They connect a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

Examples: in the box, on the table, under the bed

Here are some common prepositions:

in
on
under
over
near
with
for
to

Circle the preposition in each sentence.

1. The cat is   the chair. (in, on, under)

2. The bird flew   the tree. (over, near, with)

3. I put my toy   the box. (for, in, to)

4. She walked   her friend. (on, with, for)

Complete each sentence with a prepositional phrase from the word bank above. Write the whole phrase.

1. The apple is  .

2. My dog ran  .

3. We went  .

4. He played  .

Match the prepositional phrase to the correct picture or action.

1. on the table

 

a. The book is open.

2. under the bed

 

b. A ball is hidden.

3. in the basket

 

c. Fruits are piled up.

Write two sentences using a prepositional phrase. Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence.