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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1NKVK24-3STL

1.

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

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: toward the window

3.

Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.

4.

Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: at the polls

6.

Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.

7.

Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.

8.

Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.

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: toward the windowtoward the window
  3. Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.Although it rained
  4. Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: at the pollsat the polls
  6. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  7. Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.after
  8. Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.Maya studied

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.