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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1MWA3QC-1W5N

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1.Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
3.Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.
4.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
5.Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.
6.Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.
7.Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the lab
8.Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  3. Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If temperatures fall
  4. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  5. Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.Although it rained
  6. Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.but
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the labinside the lab
  8. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before

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.