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English Basics
Volume 2, Number 15, December 15, 1997
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Object of the Preposition
A preposition is a word that shows a relation between a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence.
The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition.
Underline the preposition in each sentence. Write the object of the preposition after each sentence. The first four have been done for you.
1.x
Tammy left her shoes beside the pool. ___pool
2. xRunning through
the halls will not be allowed. ___halls
3. xSomeone put
onions in my garden salad. ___salad
4. xWere you
sneaking around the corner? ___corner
5. xYou should never
jump over a hungry dragon.
6. xSnoring in class
does not earn you an A!
7. xWe marched
behind the unhealthy cow.
8. xBill looked into
the box and smiled.
9. xSanta needs
radar when he flies to Buffalo.
10. I'm looking beyond tomorrow when I make
these plans.
11. I won't sit with your grumpy sister!
12. Linda's gift is hidden under the old
blue couch.
13. The package is coming from Ontario.
14. Charles stood calmly by the glittering
tree.
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