Preposition
What is/are the preposition(s)?
Buried under the old house, they discovered a treasure chest.
under
What is/are the prepositional phrase(s)?
Colorful flowers bloomed after the rainstorm.
after the rainstorm
Write the infinitive(s).
To learn a new language fluently requires consistent practice and dedication.
to learn
Write the infinitive phrase(s).
The company plans to expand its operations globally.
to expand its operations globally
Write the appositive phrase.
My aunt, a talented artist, painted a beautiful portrait of our family.
a talented artist
In the bustling city of New York, Sarah, a talented singer, dreams of performing on Broadway.
a. prepositional
b. infinitive
c. appositive
c. appositive
What is/are the preposition(s)?
The students, 8th graders, gathered in the library to study.
in
What is/are the prepositional phrase(s)?
There is a small park where children play after classes.
after classes
Write the infinitive(s).
She aspires to become a renowned chef and open her own restaurant one day.
to become
Write the infinitive phrase(s).
Jake invested in a high-quality camera to start his photography career.
to start his photography career
Write the appositive phrase. (Remember it is usually what comes second.)
The science teacher Ms. McDonald taught the students about Isaac Newton.
Ms. McDonald
After school, the students, eager scholars, gather in the library to study for their upcoming exams.
a. prepositional
b. infinitive
c. appositive
a. prepositional
What is/are the preposition(s)?
A group of friends enjoyed a picnic on a sunny afternoon.
of; on
What is/are the prepositional phrase(s)?
Fishermen cast their lines into the river hoping for a big catch.
into the river; for a big catch
Write the infinitive(s).
He decided to meditate as a hobby to relax after work.
to meditate; to relax
Write the infinitive phrase(s).
Sarah hired a tutor to help her with advanced algebra.
to help her
Write the appositive phrase.
I attended an engaging lecture on space by a professor, a retired astronaut.
a retired astronaut
Jake, an aspiring surfer, practices riding the waves to improve his skills.
a. prepositional
b. infinitive
c. appositive
b. infinitive
What is/are the preposition(s)?
They shared stories around the campfire.
around
What is/are the prepositional phrase(s)?
The winding road through the mountains provided breathtaking views during our trip.
through the mountains; during our trip
Write the infinitive(s).
To travel the world and experience different cultures is her lifelong dream.
to travel
Write the infinitive phrase(s).
The athlete trained rigorously every day to qualify for the upcoming marathon.
to qualify
Write the appositive phrase.
The bakery owner, our neighbor brought over some freshly baked bread.
the bakery owner
Mrs. Johnson, an experienced teacher, plans to take her students to the museum on a field trip.
a. prepositional
b. infinitive
c. appositive
a. prepositional
What is/are the preposition(s)?
Across the street from the grocery store, there's a charming little cafe where we often have lunch.
across; from
What is/are the prepositional phrase(s)?
An old castle, Rochester Castle, stands overlooking the town with a rich history.
with a rich history
Write the infinitive(s).
We plan to visit the museum downtown to see the new art exhibit.
to visit; to see
Write the infinitive phrase(s).
To improve her writing skills, Emily decided to join a writing workshop.
to improve her writing skills
to join a writing workshop
Write the appositive phrase.
The atomic bomb "Little Boy" was the first bomb of its kind dropped during World War II.
"Little Boy"
Amidst the tall trees of the forest, the hikers, experts from around the world, began their ascent up the mountain trail. (Be careful.)
a. prepositional
b. infinitive
c. appositive
c. appositive; a. prepositional