Prepositions

Words that connect a noun or pronoun to another word in a

sentence.

about behind from on toward

above below in on top of under

across beneath in front of onto underneath

after beside inside out of until

against between instead of outside up

along by into over upon

among down like past with

around during near since within

at except of through without

before for off to  

Prepositions

A preposition is anything

that

a squirrel can do

to a tree.

• The squirrel was in the tree.

• The squirrel was on the tree.

• The squirrel was underneath the

tree.

• The squirrel was in front of the tree.

• The squirrel was next to the tree.

The girls are under the desk.

The ball is inside the box.

The man is behind the

tree.

The man is on top of the world.

Introductory Prepositional

PhrasesA phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with

a noun or pronoun.

A comma will follow an introductory prepositional phrase.

Under the pile of clothes, we found his wallet.

Before we go to school, we have to eat breakfast.

Examples