PencilGoPencilGo

Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-AETY88-188H

1.

Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archive

3.

Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.

4.

Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: within the market

6.

Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.

7.

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

8.

Identify one clause: While producers make goods, consumers choose.

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.

Show answers for version 17
  1. Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.so
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archivein the archive
  3. Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before citizens vote
  4. Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.but
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: within the marketwithin the market
  6. Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when multiple sources agree
  7. Identify the conjunction: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.Unless
  8. Identify one clause: While producers make goods, consumers choose.While producers make goods

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.