Asked by Andrew

Read the social studies article about the gold rush below. Then list the prepositional phrases on the lines. Underline the object of the preposition in each phrase

In 1849, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in California. Thousands of settlers headed west. They left with everything they owned. They traveled in wagon trains on the Oregon Trail. The pioneers were looking for wealth. They started new lives in towns throughout the West.

How many prepositional phrases can you find?
I found 8. Is there less or more?
Answered by Ms. Sue
I found 10 prepositional phrases.

Answered by Andrew
These are the ones I found
1.at Sutter's Mill
2.in California
3.of settlers
4.with everything they owned
5.in wagon trains
6.on the Oregon Trail
7.for wealth
8.in towns

Are these correct so far?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes.

4. The phrase is only "with everything."

I used to have my students put parentheses around each prepositional phrase. That helps you see them clearly.

Answered by Andrew
Is In 1849,gold a prepositional phrase?
Cause In is a preposition
Answered by Ms. Sue
The phrase is just "in 1849."

Answered by Andrew
Is throughout the West a prepostional phrase?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right!

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