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4th Grade Prepositional Phrases worksheets

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Prepositional Phrases

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet - Challenge Me

NameDate

Circle the preposition in each sentence.

1.
Which word is the preposition? “Before the bell rang, Ana walked with her cousin.”
- before
- rang
- with
- walked
2.
Which word is the preposition? “Steam rose from the pot while Dad stirred.”
- stirred
- rose
- while
- from
3.
Which word is the preposition? “Kim smiled at her friend.”
- at
- smiled
- friend
4.
Which word is the preposition? “Grace hung the poster above her desk.”
- desk
- poster
- hung
- above
5.
Which word is the preposition? “The puppy hid between two pillows.”
- between
- hid
- pillows
- two
6.
Which word is the preposition? “We swam after lunch.”
- swam
- after
- lunch

4th Grade Prepositional Phrases worksheet 1 – printable PDF — Download PDF: 1 2 3 4 5 6

About this worksheet

Prepositional phrases add information about location, time, direction, and relationships within a sentence matters in fourth grade because students are writing longer paragraphs and need sentence choices that guide a reader without confusion. Fourth graders may choose only the object, such as fence or table, instead of the whole phrase that begins with the preposition. This worksheet keeps the work inside meaningful sentences rather than isolated labels. Students identify prepositions, find complete prepositional phrases, name objects of prepositions, and explain how phrases add meaning.

The items rotate across identifying the feature, choosing the correct revision, explaining how the word or mark works, and rejecting common distractors. Support versions use familiar school contexts and short sentences. Standard and challenge versions add closer choices, more varied wording, and sentences where one nearby word can tempt a careless answer. Ask your child to read the whole sentence aloud before choosing. Then have them name the rule that made the answer work, because grammar becomes useful when it improves real writing.

What your child will learn

Find prepositions in sentences
Identify complete prepositional phrases
Name the object of a preposition
Explain what information the phrase adds

Common Core standard: L.4.1.E

Worked example

In 'The rain gauge stood beside the fence,' beside is the preposition and beside the fence is the phrase.

Common mistake

Choosing only the noun at the end of the phrase instead of the whole prepositional phrase.

Helpful hint

A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and usually ends with a noun or pronoun.

Next skill: Fix Fragments and Run-Ons Earlier: Order Adjectives Correctly

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with prepositional phrases?

Choosing only the noun at the end of the phrase instead of the whole prepositional phrase.

How can I help my child with prepositional phrases?

A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and usually ends with a noun or pronoun.

Are these 4th grade grammar worksheets free to print?

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