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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1R2OXSQ-IBCI

1.

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

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler

3.

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

4.

Identify the conjunction: While producers make goods, consumers choose.

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surface

6.

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

7.

Identify the conjunction: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.

8.

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the conjunction: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.therefore
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  3. Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.because one beam bent
  4. Identify the conjunction: While producers make goods, consumers choose.While
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surfacebelow the surface
  6. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  7. Identify the conjunction: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when
  8. Identify one clause: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.The habitat changed

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.