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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-E6L2F8-O1XH

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1.Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank
3.Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.
4.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: during the game
6.Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.
7.Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.
8.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.so
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  3. Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.because one beam bent
  4. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: during the gameduring the game
  6. Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.Although it rained
  7. Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.so
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler

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.