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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

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

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

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

2.

Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank

3.

Identify one clause: While producers make goods, consumers choose.

4.

Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.

5.

Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surface

6.

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

7.

Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.

8.

Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valley

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: along the bankalong the bank
  3. Identify one clause: While producers make goods, consumers choose.While producers make goods
  4. Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.but
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surfacebelow the surface
  6. Identify one clause: Unless demand changes, price may remain steady.Unless demand changes
  7. Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.after
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valleybeyond the valley

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.