Select the best preposition to complete the sentence

Learning Objectives Define what a preposition is and identify its function in a sentence. Identify the object of a preposition and the complete prepositional phrase. Differentiate between prepositions of time, place, and direction. Analyze a sentence to determine the logical relationship needed between words. Select the most appropriate preposition from a set of choices to complete a sentence. Construct original sentences using prepositions correctly to show clear relationships. Is the treasure map pointing TO the island, ON the island, or BENEATH the island? 🗺️ Those tiny words are prepositions, and choosing the right one is the key to finding the gold! In this tutorial, we will become preposition detectives! We'll learn how these small but mighty words work, how they...

TermDefinitionExample PrepositionA word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It often tells us 'where' or 'when'.The book is **on** the table. ('on' shows the relationship between 'book' and 'table'). Object of the PrepositionThe noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.She walked through the **door**. ('door' is the object of the preposition 'through'). Prepositional PhraseA group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with its object. The whole phrase acts as a single part of speech.**Under the shady tree** is a great place for a picnic. (The entire phrase describes 'where'). Prepositions of PlaceWords that describe a...

The Relationship Rule A preposition must show a logical relationship of time, place, or direction. When choosing a preposition, ask yourself what kind of connection the sentence needs. Does it need to show where something is (place)? When it happened (time)? Or where it's going (direction)? The Phrase Rule A preposition always begins a prepositional phrase, which must have an object (a noun or pronoun). Look for the noun or pronoun that comes after the blank. The preposition you choose must make sense with that object. For example, you can be 'in a house' but not 'in happy'. Common Word Pairings Some verbs and adjectives are almost always followed by the same preposition. Over time, you'll notice that certain words just sound right toget...