Prepositional Phrases

Index

Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

1) The book was too high for little David to get it from the top shelf.
REACH

2) Peter had to pay for repairing the car.
EXPENSE

3) Speaking for my family, I would like to thank you.
BEHALF

4) When I first saw him I thought he was Chinese.
SIGHT

5) She got there before the concert started.
TIME

6) It may rain later so take a raincoat.
CASE

Test Answers!

ANSWERS 1: WAS OUT OF REACH
EXPLANATION
OUT OF REACH => not able to be achieved.
More Examples:
Cleaning fluids should be kept out of the reach of children. V OUT OF REACH
~~Cleaning fluids should be kept off the reach of children.~~ X

ANSWERS 2: WAS REPAIRED AT PETER'S EXPENSE
EXPLANATION
AT SOMEBODY'S EXPENSE => paid for by somebody.
More Examples:
We were supposed to provide safety equipment at our own expense. V AT SOMEBODY'S EXPENSE
We were supposed to provide safety equipment on our own expense. X

ANSWERS 3: ON BEHALF OF
EXPLANATION
ON BEHALF OF => as a representative of someone.
More Examples:
The teacher accepted the award on behalf of the whole class. V ON BEHALF OF
~~The teacher accepted the award on behalf for the whole class.~~ X

ANSWERS 4: AT FIRST SIGHT
EXPLANATION
AT FIRST SIGHT => when first seen or considered.
More Examples:
At first sight, the proposal seems ridiculous. V AT FIRST SIGHT
On first sight, the proposal seems ridiculous. X

ANSWERS 5: IN TIME
EXPLANATION
IN TIME => not late; with enough time to be able to do something.
More Examples:
The ambulance got there in time. V IN TIME
The ambulance got there on time. X

ANSWERS 6: IN CASE IT RAINS
EXPLANATION
IN CASE => for the purpose of being ready for something that might happen.
More Examples:
I'll make some sandwiches, in case we get hungry later on. V IN CASE + PRONOUN + VERB
~~I'll make some sandwiches, in case of we get hungry later on.~~ X