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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-B71V3-127A

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1.Identify one clause: The bird flew above the tree.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: in the bag
3.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
4.Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank
6.Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
7.Identify the prepositional phrase: on the trail
8.Identify the conjunction: We can walk or ride the bus.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify one clause: The bird flew above the tree.The bird flew
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the bagin the bag
  3. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  4. Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  6. Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.Maya studied
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: on the trailon the trail
  8. Identify the conjunction: We can walk or ride the bus.or

Worked example

Identify each word group's job before joining or punctuating clauses.

Common mistake

Calling every word group a clause even without a subject or verb.

Helpful hint

A clause has both a subject and a verb.