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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1255O97-192G

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1.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: before the test
3.Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.
4.Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
6.Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.
7.Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.
8.Identify the prepositional phrase: near the door

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  1. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: before the testbefore the test
  3. Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.Although it rained
  4. Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  6. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  7. Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.but
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: near the doornear the door

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.