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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1Y8CP2B-127A

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1.Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: before the test
3.Identify one clause: The river rose after snow melted.
4.Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: to school
6.Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
7.Identify the conjunction: We can walk or ride the bus.
8.Identify the prepositional phrase: in the bag

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  1. Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: before the testbefore the test
  3. Identify one clause: The river rose after snow melted.after snow melted
  4. Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.so
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: to schoolto school
  6. Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.Maya studied
  7. Identify the conjunction: We can walk or ride the bus.or
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the bagin the bag

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.