Grammar Worksheet #9

Prepositional Phrases
Name: …………… The First Semester Grade: Eight (A, B, C)
Date: ……………. 2023-2024 Subject: English

Prepositional Phrases:

 A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and usually ends with a noun
or noun phase.

Examples: at home, over the years

 Prepositional phrases are often used:

1) To describe 'how', 'where' or 'when/how long'.

Examples: She goes to work by bus. He left without me. (how)

He's at work. She lives in a large city. (where)

Before leaving work, I turned my computer off. (when)

I've lived here for six years. (how long)

2) To describe a noun.

Examples: This is a tea with a strong taste.

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3) To show who did something.

Examples: This is a tea was chosen by Mark.

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Q1) Complete the prepositional phrases in the following sentences with the correct preposition from
the box.

On At Over In

A) ____________ the years, we’ve met only twice.

B) ____________ first, he was nervous.
C) ____________ general, I found the exam to be easy.
D) ____________ the whole, she loves her job.

Q2) Underline the prepositional phrase in each of the following sentences.

A) I’ve been here for five years.

B) He went to school by bus.
C) The boy with the blue shirt broke the window.
D) At first, the puppy was scared.
E) In my point of view, there are many options.

Q3) Circle the most suitable preposition in the sentences below.

A) Salma saw us _________ (by/from) chance.

B) I was concerned ____________ (for/after) the boy that was sick.

C) _________ (Over/Under) the years, I’ve been to many places.

D) The boy ___________ (with/on) the blue eyes was crying.

E) I started ___________ (by/as) eating my pizza.

F) The girl was surprised _____________ (at/after) the way I made my sandwich.

G) __________ (In/At) general, temperatures there are low.