Grammar Lesson 2 – Prepositions and Objects of the Preposition
Practice Sentences: Classify these sentences by writing over the words SN for subject noun, V for verb,
Adj for adjective, Adv for adverb, and A for article. Draw a vertical line between the complete subject
and the complete predicate.
1. The large brown dusty leaves swirled around energetically.
2. One tiny gray kitten jumped playfully today.
3. Several new red sleds raced merrily along.
4. All the frightened animals ran swiftly away.
5. The bright red candles burned quickly yesterday.
Sentence Work
Use sentences 1-5 above and list the common nouns and tell if they are singular or plural.
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Label the part of speech listed on the left over the appropriate word:
1. Subject - The frightened animals raced quickly away.
2. Verb - The frightened animals raced quickly away.
3. Adj - The frightened animals raced quickly away.
4. Adv - The frightened animals raced quickly away.
5. Noun - The frightened animals raced quickly away.
6. Subject - The circus clowns laughed merrily.
7. Adj - The circus clowns laughed merrily.
8. Adv - The circus clowns laughed merrily.
9. Verb - The circus clowns laughed merrily.
10. Adverb – The treacherous river raced rapidly downstream.
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Practice Sentences: Classify these sentences by writing over the words SN for subject noun, V for verb,
Adj for adjective, Adv for adverb, A for article, P (preposition), and OP (object of the preposition).
Draw a vertical line between the complete subject and the complete predicate.
1. Yesterday the three pretty little birds jumped playfully around the tree.
2. During the performance the two tawny lions roared angrily.
3. The big ugly mosquito in the swamp flew quickly toward the man.
4. The ten football players turned quickly around during practice.
5. The big hound dog walked softly around the bushes in the field.
This sentence is jumbled. Place the words under the correct classification so the sentence can be read.
naptime baby loudly unhappy during the cried
A
Adj
SN
V
ADV
P
OP
Sentence Work
1. Common noun - names any person, place, or thing. It is not capitalized (girl).
2. Proper noun - names a special person, place or thing. It is capitalized (Susan).
3. S. - Singular - one (book, man).
4. P. - Plural - more than one (books, men).
Read the definitions listed above. Put the nouns from sentences 3 and 5 (above) in the blanks beside the
"Common Nouns" title. Above each word, put S. if it is singular and P. if it is plural.
Common Nouns:__________, __________, ___________, __________, ___________, ___________
Label the part of speech listed on the left:
1. Adj
A large oak tree stood between the two houses.
2. Adv
The little boy talks loudly in a shrill voice.
3. Subject
4. Verb
Several streaks of lightning flashed.
Tom walked slowly down the path today.
5. Nouns
The children sat in a swing on the porch.
6. Adj
The boys worked hard today.
7. Prep
Black smoke came out of the building.
8. Adv
The deer bounded quickly away.
9. OP
The lights over the sink went out after dark.
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Practice Sentences: Classify these sentences by writing over the words SN for subject noun, V for verb,
Adj for adjective, Adv for adverb, A for article, P (preposition), and OP (object of the preposition). Draw
a vertical line between the complete subject and the complete predicate.
1. The big sleek horses pranced proudly around the corral.
2. A large brown leaf drifted down from the treetop on the wind.
3. The forest fire spread rapidly to the nearby town.
4. During the day the frisky kitten roamed merrily through the house.
5. Several new sleds on the hill raced rapidly toward town.
6. Six young puppies tumbled playfully with my sister.
7. All the school children dressed warmly during the wintertime.
8. On foggy nights the clear red light from the lighthouse burned brightly for ships on the ocean.
Sentence Work – Label the part of speech listed on the left.
1. Adj - A large glass of milk spilled on the clean floor.
2. Verb – The big oak tree rustled in the wind.
3. Subject - The nurses work in the hospital.
4. Adv - The horses galloped quickly away.
5. Nouns - The basketball team practiced for two hours.
6. Adj - The students waited patiently.
7. Prep - The dew sparkles on the flowers in the garden.
8. Subject- The office door shut firmly.
9. OP - During recess the snowflakes danced in the wind.
10. Prep Phrase - The big grizzly bear lumbered slowly down the mountainside.
11. Adv. – Suddenly, the boy jumped from the tower!
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