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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-4PWS7J-15HB

1.

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

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: across sources

3.

Identify one clause: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank

8.

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

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: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.therefore
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: across sourcesacross sources
  3. Identify one clause: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.The habitat changed
  4. Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  5. Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before citizens vote
  6. Identify the conjunction: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  8. Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.because one beam bent

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.