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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-87I703-IBCI

1.

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

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: at the polls

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.

6.

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

7.

Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler

8.

Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.

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: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: at the pollsat the polls
  3. Identify one clause: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.The habitat changed
  4. Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.so
  5. Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when multiple sources agree
  6. Identify the conjunction: While producers make goods, consumers choose.While
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  8. Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.after

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.