Unit 1: Complete and Incomplete Sentences
Unit 2: Types of Sentences
Unit 3: Simple and Complete Subjects and Predicates
Unit 4: Common Nouns
Unit 5: Common and Proper Nouns
Unit 6: Plural Nouns
Unit 7: More Plural Nouns
Unit 8: Singular Possessive Nouns
Unit 9: Plural Possessive Nouns
Unit 10: Subject and Object Pronouns
Unit 11: Complete Sentences and End Punctuation Review
Unit 12: Common and Proper Nouns Review
Unit 13: Singular and Plural Nouns Review
Unit 14: Possessive Nouns Review
Unit 15: Subject and Object Pronouns Review
Unit 16: Action Verbs
Unit 17: Linking Verbs
Unit 18: Helping Verbs
Unit 19: Past, Present, and Future Tense Verbs
Unit 20: Perfect Tense Verbs
Unit 21: Irregular Verbs
Unit 22: Progressive Verbs
Unit 23: Transitive Verbs
Unit 24: Intransitive Verbs
Unit 25: Subject and Verb Agreement
Unit 26: Action Verbs Review
Unit 27: Linking and Helping Verbs Review
Unit 28: Verb Tenses Review
Unit 29: Verb Forms Review
Unit 30: Subject and Verb Agreement Review
Unit 31: Adjectives
Unit 32: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Unit 33: Irregular Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Unit 34: Adverbs
Unit 35: More Adverbs
Unit 36: Adverbs without -ly
Unit 37: Synonyms
Unit 38: Antonyms
Unit 39: Homophones
Unit 40: Adjectives Review
Unit 41: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Review
Unit 42: Adverbs Review
Unit 43: Synonyms and Antonyms Review
Unit 44: Homophones Review
Unit 45: Conjunctions
Unit 46: Compound Subjects
Unit 47: Compound Predicates
Unit 48: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
Unit 49: Dependent Clauses
Unit 50: Independent Clauses
Unit 51: Commas
Unit 52: Compound Sentences
Unit 53: Complex Sentences
Unit 54: Compound-Complex Sentences
Unit 55: Conjunctions Review
Unit 56: Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates Review
Unit 57: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Review
Unit 58: Dependent and Independent Clauses Review
Unit 59: Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences Review
Unit 60: Appositives
Unit 61: More Uses for Commas
Unit 62: Quotation Marks
Unit 63: Contractions
Unit 64: Abbreviations
Unit 65: Semicolons
Unit 66: Colons
Unit 67: Word Usage: Sit or Set
Unit 68: Word Usage: Lie or Lay
Unit 69: Word Usage: Your or You’re
Unit 70: Appositives Review
Unit 71: Commas and Quotations Review
Unit 72: Contractions and Abbreviations Review
Unit 73: Colons and Semicolons Review
Unit 74: Word Usage Review
Unit 75: Interjections
Unit 76: Articles
Unit 77: Prefixes
Unit 78: Suffixes
Unit 79: More Prefixes
Unit 80: More Suffixes
Unit 81: Greek Root Words
Unit 82: Latin Root Words
Unit 83: Spelling Patterns and Exceptions
Unit 84: More Spelling Patterns and Exceptions
Unit 85: Negatives
Unit 86: Interjections and Articles Review
Unit 88: Suffixes Review
Unit 89: Greek and Latin Root Words Review
Unit 91: Negatives Review
Unit 92: Review of the Eight Parts of Speech
Unit 93: Applying Punctuation Knowledge
Unit 94: Applying Punctuation and Word Usage Knowledge
Unit 96: Adjectives, Adverbs, and Verb Tenses Review
Unit 97: Sentence Structure Review: Simple and Compound Sentences
Unit 98: Dependent Clauses and Sentence Structure
Unit 48: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
1. Grammar Theory
What is a Preposition?
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It often connects words to show relationships of time (when), place (where), or direction (movement).
Examples: The dog jumped onto the couch. We went inside when itrained.
Common prepositions include: about, above, across, after, at, behind, by, during, for, from, in, near, of, on, over, to, with.
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It often connects words to show relationships of time (when), place (where), or direction (movement).
Examples: The dog jumped onto the couch. We went inside when itrained.
Common prepositions include: about, above, across, after, at, behind, by, during, for, from, in, near, of, on, over, to, with.
The Prepositional Phrase
A preposition never stands alone; it is always part of a prepositional phrase. A phrase consists of the preposition, its object (the noun or pronoun that follows it),and any modifiers in between.
Example: The squirrel ran into the alley. (into = preposition, the alley = object)
If a word like “down” or “inside” has no object, it is acting as an adverb, not a preposition.
A preposition never stands alone; it is always part of a prepositional phrase. A phrase consists of the preposition, its object (the noun or pronoun that follows it),and any modifiers in between.
Example: The squirrel ran into the alley. (into = preposition, the alley = object)
If a word like “down” or “inside” has no object, it is acting as an adverb, not a preposition.
2. Advanced Concepts
Phrasal Prepositions: Some prepositions are made of more than one word, such as because of, in spite of, according to, and instead of.
Preposition vs. Infinitive: Do not confuse the preposition to with the infinitive marker to. A preposition is followed by a noun/pronoun (I walked to school). An infinitiveis followed by a verb (I like to sleep).
Preposition vs. Infinitive: Do not confuse the preposition to with the infinitive marker to. A preposition is followed by a noun/pronoun (I walked to school). An infinitiveis followed by a verb (I like to sleep).
Exercise 1: Identifying Prepositions
Circle the preposition in each sentence below.
1. The dog jumped onto the couch.
2. We went inside when it started raining.
3. Please sit beside me at the assembly.
4. There will be no talking during the presentation.
5. The balloon flew above the village.
6. I am going to the movies tonight.
7. The book is under the chair.
8. He looked at the teacher.
Exercise 2: Identifying Prepositional Phrases
Underline the entire prepositional phrase in each sentence.
1. The squirrel in the yard ran veryfast.
2. It ran between the houses to hide.
3. The speedy squirrel escaped into the alley.
4. The key was found in the lock.
5. A box of books was on the table.
6. She slipped and fell down the well.
7. I picked apples off the tree.
8. We played football on the oval.
Exercise 3: Prepositions of Time (In, On, At)
Fill in the blanks with in, on, or at.
1. We usually eat lunch ____ noon.
2. The new school year starts ____ September.
3. My birthday is ____ May 5th.
4. We go home ____the afternoon.
5. He usually sleeps ____ night.
6. The party is ____ Friday.
7. I was born ____ 1990.
8. We have class ____ 9:00 a.m.
Exercise 4: Prepositions of Place
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
1. The picture hangs (on / in) the wall.
2. She is cooking (at / in) the kitchen.
3. The bone is (under / over) the chair.
4. He stood (at / through) the door waiting for us.
5. The map is (in / on) the back of the book.
6. The clock is (above / among) the door.
7. Come sit (beside / between) me on the bench.
8. The fish is swimming (on / in) the bowl.
Exercise 5: Identifying the Object
Circle the noun or pronoun that is the object of the preposition.
1. The ball rolled under the couch.
2. Please give the book to him.
3. We spoke about the news.
4. She looked at us with a smile.
5. I am going with them.
6. The letter is from Mary.
7. I am tired of swimming.
8. Helives near the school.
Exercise 6: Preposition or Adverb?
Decide if the bold word is a Preposition (P) or an Adverb (A).
1. She puther hand inside the bag. _____
2. It was raining, so they stayed inside. _____
3. Water ran down thewall. _____
4. He fell down. _____
5. Please standup. _____
6. They walked up the hill. _____
7. Look around. _____
8. We walked around the block. _____
