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3rd Grade Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases worksheets

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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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1.
Which word is the preposition? “The cat sat on the mat.”
- cat
- on
- sat
2.
Which word best completes the sentence? “The ball rolled ___ the couch, and we could not see it.”
- under
- on
- beside
3.
Which word is the preposition? “Ben hid behind the tree.”
- hid
- Ben
- behind
4.
Which words are the prepositional phrase? “The bird flew over the house.”
- over the house
- The bird
- bird flew
5.
Which word best completes the sentence? “Put the milk ___ the fridge so it stays cold.”
- on
- under
- in
6.
Which word is the preposition? “Mia walked to the store.”
- to
- store
- Mia
7.
In “The keys are under the mat,” what does “under the mat” tell?
- who has the keys
- where the keys are
- when the keys were found
8.
Which word best completes the sentence? “The picture hangs ___ the wall.”
- behind
- under
- on
9.
Which word is the preposition? “The dog slept near the fire.”
- slept
- dog
- near
Add a prepositional phrase that tells where the dog sleeps. Draft: The dog sleeps.

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About this worksheet

Prepositions and prepositional phrases add information about location, time, direction, and relationships matters in third grade because students are writing longer answers and need grammar choices that make meaning clear. Third graders may identify the object of the phrase but miss the preposition, or they may call any describing phrase a prepositional phrase. This worksheet keeps the work inside complete sentences instead of isolated labels. Students find prepositions, identify whole phrases, name the object of a preposition, and explain what information the phrase adds.

The items rotate across identifying the feature, choosing a correct revision, explaining what a word or mark does, and rejecting common distractors. Support versions use familiar school contexts and shorter sentences. Standard and challenge versions add closer choices and more varied wording. Encourage your child to read the whole sentence aloud before answering, then check whether the answer fits both the grammar rule and the meaning. That habit prevents guessing from one nearby word and builds editing habits for real writing.

What your child will learn

Identify prepositions
Find prepositional phrases
Name the object of a preposition
Explain how a phrase adds meaning

Common Core standard: L.3.1

Worked example

In 'The notebook slid under the desk,' under is the preposition and under the desk is the phrase.

Common mistake

Choosing only the object, such as desk, instead of the whole prepositional phrase.

Helpful hint

A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with its object.

Earlier: Conjunctions

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with prepositions and prepositional phrases?

Choosing only the object, such as desk, instead of the whole prepositional phrase.

How can I help my child with prepositions and prepositional phrases?

A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with its object.

Are these 3rd grade grammar worksheets free to print?

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