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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-4FX6IK-15HB

1.

Identify the conjunction: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank

3.

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

4.

Identify the conjunction: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: across sources

6.

Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.

7.

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

8.

Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valley

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  3. Identify one clause: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.Unless demand changes
  4. Identify the conjunction: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.therefore
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: across sourcesacross sources
  6. Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If temperatures fall
  7. Identify the conjunction: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valleybeyond the valley

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.