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Prepositions Worksheet (Circling and Writing Part 1)
A preposition is a word that shows position or direction or introduces a prepositional phrase.
Example prepositions: across, in, under, around, beneath
Directions: Circle the preposition in each sentence.
Example A- I went
Answer- around
around
the edge of the lake.
1. We walked up the stairs.
2. My mom took a walk around the block.
3. I looked under my bed.
4. My friend jumped over the bushes.
5. The pen fell between our desks.
6. I walked to the store.
7. We walked aboard the ship.
8. She walked toward the teacher.
Directions: Write a sentence with each preposition listed below.
Example A: around
Answer: I went around the edge of the lake to find a fishing spot.
9. up- _________________________________________________________________________
10. around- ____________________________________________________________________
11. under- _____________________________________________________________________
12. over- ______________________________________________________________________
13. between- ___________________________________________________________________
14. to- ________________________________________________________________________
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Prepositions Worksheet (Choosing Part 1)
A preposition is a word that shows position or direction or introduces a prepositional phrase.
Common prepositions: (across, in, under, around, beneath, around, at, over etc..)
Directions: Circle the preposition that best completes each sentence.
Example A: I went (aboard / across) the cruise ship just in time.
Answer: aboard
1. My mom looked (beyond /after) me when I was young.
2. I sat (over / between) my two best friends at the assembly.
3. Someone tapped my shoulder, so I looked (past / behind) me.
4. My father had to crawl (about / under) the house to look for the raccoon.
5. I leaned (against / down) the wall because my legs were hurting.
6. I ran (round / towards) the light because I was scared.
7. (Around / Before) the ceremony starts, we must all say a prayer.
8. John looked (along / across) the lake at the houses on the other side.
9. Since I am tall, I can see (under / over) many people in the audience.
10. I went (above / to) school early in the morning.
11. My brother pointed (down / up) towards the sky at the bird.
12. (Before / After) we finish eating, we will go watch a play.
13. I walked (above / past) the creepy house on the street.
14. You are (except / among) some of my best friends.
15. (Amid / Along) all the controversy, we still succeeded.
16. I had to walk out (between / during) the most exciting part of the movie.
17. I looked (beside / through) the glass to watch people as they walked.
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