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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1EF5N4A-IIXP

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1.Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surface
3.Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
4.Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: at the polls
6.Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.
7.Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, the game continued.
8.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surfacebelow the surface
  3. Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.Maya studied
  4. Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.so
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: at the pollsat the polls
  6. Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If temperatures fall
  7. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, the game continued.Although
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler

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.