1.

In each sentence, find the prepositional phrases, highlight the

subject and underline the main verb:

a. (Around the corner) (from my school) is a great sushi restaurant.

b. (On weekends) I usually go off (on my own) (for walks) (in the woods)
(near my house).

c. (In the entrance) (of the bar) stood a man dressed (in black).

d. Jonathan left (with his friends) and forgot his keys (on the counter).

e. (Through the fence) and (down the path), a sad, old willow tree sat (next to
a duck pond).

f. Some (of my favorite childhood memories) are (of my best friend).

g. (Without a credit card), he couldn’t buy a plane ticket or reserve a rental

car (for his holiday).

h. (At the age) (of thirteen), Charles moved (to Japan) (with his family).

i. (From the window) (of my bedroom), I watched my street disappear (under

a blanket) (of white snow).

j. (From high in the stadium) came a cheer (of support) (for the losing team).
2. Add prepositional phrases to make each sentence more descriptive
and/or specific.

Answers will vary

a. School was closed.

The school was closed for two weeks at Christmas time.

b. The snake crawled.

The snake crawled through the tall grass and into a hole by the tree.

c. Dale sold his guitar.

Dale sold his guitar to Chris for very little money.

d. Most people eat junk food.

Most people in Canada eat junk food during a live game at a stadium.