Prepositions: Simple and Complex

Identify the simple preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

• above

• inside

• under

• beside

Use a simple preposition in a sentence correctly.

• The cat is under the table.

• The bird is flying above the ground.

• The dog is on the roof.

• The book is beside the shelf.

What is a complex preposition?

• A phrase that combines a preposition with additional words to form a single unit.

• A single word that indicates a relationship.

• A type of conjunction used in sentences.

• A phrase that only contains a noun and a verb.

Identify the complex preposition in this sentence: 'She is interested in learning.'

• in learning

• in her studies

• learning about

• interested in

Use a complex preposition in a sentence of your own.

• Because of the traffic, we arrived early.

• In front of the house, the dog barked loudly.

• In spite of the rain, we decided to go for a hike.

• Despite the weather, we stayed indoors.

List three examples of simple prepositions.

• below

• between

• above

• in, on, at

List three examples of complex prepositions.

• because of

• in spite of

• ['in front of', 'due to', 'in addition to']

• in the middle of

Explain the difference between simple and complex prepositions.

• Simple prepositions are always longer than complex prepositions.

• Complex prepositions are always used in questions.

• Simple prepositions can only be used with nouns.

• Simple prepositions are single words; complex prepositions are phrases.

Create a sentence using both a simple and a complex preposition.

• She walked through the door with a smile.

• The book is on the shelf beside the window.

• The cat is in the box in front of the house.

• The dog is under the table near the park.