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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1W0Y4KV-127A

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1.Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: in the bag
3.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
4.Identify the conjunction: Sam packed fruit and crackers.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: above the tree
6.Identify one clause: Sam packed fruit and crackers.
7.Identify one clause: I wore boots because the trail was muddy.
8.Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.so
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the bagin the bag
  3. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  4. Identify the conjunction: Sam packed fruit and crackers.and
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: above the treeabove the tree
  6. Identify one clause: Sam packed fruit and crackers.Sam packed fruit
  7. Identify one clause: I wore boots because the trail was muddy.because the trail was muddy
  8. Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When

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.