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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-3VXZ4M-15HB

1.

Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: within the market

3.

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

4.

Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the lab

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler

8.

Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surface

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 river rose after snow melted.after
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: within the marketwithin the market
  3. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  4. Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the labinside the lab
  5. Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If temperatures fall
  6. Identify the conjunction: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.therefore
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surfacebelow the surface

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.