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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1B4XO9V-GFNC

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Identify the conjunction: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archive

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valley

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the lab

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: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archivein the archive
  3. Identify one clause: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.The habitat changed
  4. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valleybeyond the valley
  6. Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.because one beam bent
  7. Identify the conjunction: While producers make goods, consumers choose.While
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: inside the labinside the lab

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.