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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1N6UI34-IBCI

1.

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

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archive

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: in the market

6.

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

7.

Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the lab

8.

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

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 team measured twice so the result was accurate.so
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archivein the archive
  3. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  4. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the marketin the market
  6. Identify one clause: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.Unless demand changes
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the labinside the lab
  8. Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If temperatures fall

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.