Exercise 1 Distinguishing Between Prepositions and Adverbs. On each line at the right,
write whether the underlined word in each sentence is a preposition or an adverb.
EXAMPLE: We planted marigolds around the vegetable garden. preposition
1. The children enjoyed playing outside.
2. A beautiful cherry tree grows outside my bedroom window.
3. An eager autograph-seeker slipped past the doorman.
4. A fire engine just sped past.
5. These belong on the shelf above the encyclopedia.
6. A seagull circled high above.
7. It was too warm to leave our jackets on.
8. Burt was wobbly on his new ice skates.
9. I must have left my notebook behind.
10. We sat behind a woman with a big hat on.
Exercise 2 Adding Prepositions and Adverbs to Sentences. In each blank fill in a word that
is appropriate for the meaning of both sentences in each pair. In the sentence in which the word is
used as a preposition, underline its object.
EXAMPLE: The cake has plenty of raisins throughout.
The baby was restless throughout the night.
1. a. It is cooler the house than outside.
b. Please take these packages .
2. a. The diver had enough air to stay the water for hours.
b. The sailors stayed during the storm.
3. a. We heard strange noises.
b. That information is to be kept strictly the family.
4. a. Jeanne had never seen a movie star.
b. The cast arrived at the theatre an hour the play.
5. a. Timmy often comes for a visit with my grandmother.
b. Have you read any other books that author?
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