Prepositional phrases — use the words

Student sheet · Grade 4 · Lesson 38 · blocked

Name ______________________________ Date ______________

The phrase says how things stand to each other.

1. MATCH

Draw a line from each academic word to the everyday word that means about the same.

in relation to — ________________

on the basis of — ________________

with regard to — ________________

in the case of — ________________

in contrast to — ________________

for the purpose of — ________________

2. CHOOSE

Fill each gap with the right word. Word bank: for the purpose of, in contrast to, in relation to, in the case of, on the basis of, with regard to.

Word bank: for the purpose of, in contrast to, in relation to, in the case of, on the basis of, with regard to.

________ the oak, the fern is small.

We chose ________ size.

________ water, plants differ.

________ cactus, little water is needed.

________ the oak, the pine stays green.

________ the test, we used sand.

3. FRAME

Finish each sentence.

Because ___, the in relation to ___.

We use in relation to when ___.

Write the whole sentence, not just the missing word.

4. PRODUCE

Write your own sentences using the academic words. Target: 1 paragraph (7–9 sentences). A + means more than one sentence in that slot. You may use the frame for two of your three. Try the third without it.

in relation to

on the basis of

with regard to

in the case of

in contrast to

for the purpose of