English 5 - Chapter 15

• English
• Primary Education
• Age 5,6

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Chapter 15

Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases, and Objects of the Preposition

Chapter 15 - Lessons 141-143

• Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and other words in a sentence.
  
  Examples:  in, on, at, among, between without, during 
  
  There were students inside the library.
  The bank was built between a school and a shopping mall. 
  
  
• Between is used for a thing in the middle of two things
• Among is used for a thing in the midst of three or more things

Prepositions

How many prepositions are in the sentence below?

Egypt houses the famous pyramids and the Sphinx statue.

1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3

How many prepositions are in the sentence below?

A tall lighthouse was built in the city of Alexandria.

1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3

How many prepositions are in the sentence below?

The Sphinx has the head of a man on the body of a lion.

1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

1. Dana sat between the cat and the dog.
2. Dana sat among the cat and the dog.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

1. She couldn't decide between the huge selection of pastries.
2. She couldn't decide among the huge selection of pastries.

(Without, Between) detailed records, we would not be aware of history.

Joseph's dreams happened (about, inside) the prison.

Pharoah made Joseph ruler (over, on) all Egypt.

• Prepositional Phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or a pronoun
  
  
• Object of the Preposition (OP) is the noun or pronoun being acted on, referenced, or affected by the preposition.
  
  
• To find the object of the preposition, say the preposition, and ask the question "what" or "whom"

Prepositional Phrases

1. The ancient Greeks believed in many gods.
   
   
2. In Ancient Greece, the highest part of the city was called the Acropolis.
   
   
3. Above the City of Athens, several buildings stand on a hill.
   
   
4. The men protect the ancient walls for future generations.

Let's try it out! 

Find the following: simple subject, verb, prepositional phrase and it's parts.

Type the simple subject.

The Parthenon was built in honor of the goddess Athena.

Type the verb/s.

It served many purposes.

Type the verb/s. (clue: the correct answer has 2 words)

One time, it was used for Catholic services.

Type the object of the preposition.

The entire building is made of marble.

Type the object of the preposition.

Stones were taken from the mountains.

Type the preposition.

The rabbit ran through the tunnel.

Is the prepositional phrase acting as an adjective or as an adverb? 

• A prepositional phrase can be added to the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. 
  
  
• The placement of a prepositional phrase affects the placement of the subject and verb
  
  1. The students answered an easy quiz. 
  2. The students of the Grade 5 class answered an easy quiz. 
  3. During their break, students enjoyed lots of free time. 
  4. Grade 5 students roamed around the huge park.

Placement of Prepositional Phrases 

Is the prepositional phrase acting as an adjective or as an adverb? 

1. This building was built for the people. ______________________

2. There were high expectations for the king. _________________

3. A guide told us all about the old building. __________________

4. The ruins of the building towered above my mom and me.

                            ____________                                 _________________

Replace the underlined object of the preposition with an appropriate object pronoun:

Type an appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the sentence:

My family went camping _______________________.

Type an appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the sentence:

We sat _____________ and toasted marshmallows.

Type an appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the sentence:

_________________, we heard a group of noisy dogs.

Preposition or Adverb?

Chapter 15 - Lesson 144

• Adverbs can describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Some of them end in -ly and often written near the word they describe.
  
  Examples:  
  The president carefully planned the event.
  The donut contained creamy custard inside.
  Many people visit the monument today.

Adverbs

• Prepositions show relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence. The preposition is written in a prepositional phrase and has an object of the preposition.
  
  Examples:  
  The dirt lay inside the wall.
  Our whole class went to the museum.

Prepositions

• Prepositions show relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence. The preposition is written in a prepositional phrase and has an object of the preposition.
  
  Examples:  
  The dirt lay inside the wall.
  Our whole class went to the museum.

Prepositions

        Adverbs       vs.      Prepositions

• The dirt lay inside. 
  
  
  
• I'm going out.
  
  
  
• Go and run about.

• The dirt lay inside the block.
  
  
• I'm going out the house.
  
  
• The kid thought about the sun.

The school is NEAR the river.

1. adverb
2. preposition

The Great Wall of China kept the enemy OUT for many years.

1. adverb
2. preposition

He traveled ACROSS the world in just 80 days.

1. adverb
2. preposition

The excited dog ran around.

1. adverb
2. preposition

Subordinating Conjunctions

Chapter 16 - Lesson 145

1. Having a party is a bad idea because the neighbors will complain.
   
   
2. I am extremely happy since I finished the project.
   
   
3. The dog jumped on his lap while he was eating.
   
   
4. Annie was still crying, although she had been happy about the news.

Type the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below.

Although the Taj Mahal seems like a palace, it is a great tomb.

Type the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below.

She stayed indoors until the rain stopped.

Type the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below.

You should brush your teeth before going to sleep.

Identify the underlined clause as independent or dependent.

1. If you travel overseas, you will need a passport.

2. You can go by plane unless you prefer a long drive.

3. A taxi drive can take you where you want to go.

4. I feel sleepy because I didn't sleep last night.

5. Traveling can be tiring although it is very fun.

IC

IC

IC

DC

DC

Sentences: 

Simple, Compound, & Complex

Chapter 16 - Lesson 146 - 147

1. The shoes were expensive, yet the man bought it.

2. What will we do after finish all our tasks?

3. He lives in a pineapple under the sea.

4. You can visit the museum; you can hike Mt. Apo.

5. We made sure to stay silent while we watch the play.

SS

CS

CS

CX

CX

Commas and Comma Splices

Chapter 16 - Lesson 148

Comma splice (CS) or correct sentence (C)?

Insert the missing commas.

1. At only twenty years old Thomas started his own company.

2. After submitting her project she slept for 10 hours.

3. I like cooking but it is tiring to clean up.

4. Mom can you buy me new books?

5. The top student Mark prepared his speech.

Choose the correct sentence.

1. I enjoy amusement parks, I didn’t have fun at the local park.
2. I like cats, I hate dogs.
3. Your ice cream will melt, so eat it quickly.
4. I studied hard this semester I earned good grades.

How do you correct the sentence below?

It was raining, I walked the dog anyway.

1. It was raining; so I walked the dog anyway.
2. It was raining I walked the dog anyway.
3. It was raining? but I walked the dog anyway.
4. It was raining, but I walked the dog anyway.