Prepositional Phrases Quiz

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: The cat is sitting on the roof.

• inside the car

• under the table

• on the roof

• beside the tree

Use a prepositional phrase to add a realistic detail to this sentence: The girl is walking.

• The girl is walking beside the moon.

• The girl is walking along the beach.

• The girl is walking under the table.

• The girl is walking in the sky.

What is the object of the prepositional phrase in this sentence: The book is on the table.

• book

• floor

• table

• chair

Write a sentence using a prepositional phrase to add detail about location.

• The cat is sitting on the roof.

• The fish is jumping after dark.

• The dog is swimming around noon.

• The bird is flying with a jet.

Use a prepositional phrase to add a detail about where to this sentence: The dog is barking.

• The dog is barking in the backyard.

• The dog is barking at the moon.

• The dog is barking for a treat.

• The dog is barking during the night.

What is the object of the prepositional phrase in this sentence: The keys are in the drawer.

• drawer

• car

• house

• keys

Write a sentence using a prepositional phrase to add detail about time.

• I will meet you at 3 o'clock.

• I will meet you without a watch.

• I will meet you beside the river.

• I will meet you under the table.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: The flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.

• in the garden

• between the chairs

• on the roof

• under the table

Use a prepositional phrase to add a silly detail to this sentence: The children are playing.

• under the table

• in the backyard

• between the trees

• in outer space

Use a prepositional phrase to add a detail about when to this sentence: The train is arriving.

• The train is arriving in the morning.

• The train is arriving at the station.

• The train is arriving for the passengers.

• The train is arriving with a delay.