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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-13UNF5N-3STL

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surface

3.

Identify one clause: When the bell rings, line up quietly.

4.

Identify the conjunction: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: before the test

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Identify the prepositional phrase: during the game

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: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surfacebelow the surface
  3. Identify one clause: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When the bell rings
  4. Identify the conjunction: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: before the testbefore the test
  6. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  7. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: during the gameduring the game

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.