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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-BISD04-188H

1.

Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank

3.

Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.

4.

Identify the conjunction: While producers make goods, consumers choose.

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: within the market

6.

Identify the conjunction: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.

7.

Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valley

8.

Identify one clause: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.

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 the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  3. Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when multiple sources agree
  4. Identify the conjunction: While producers make goods, consumers choose.While
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: within the marketwithin the market
  6. Identify the conjunction: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.Unless
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valleybeyond the valley
  8. Identify one clause: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.Unless demand changes

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.