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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-Z3Z58K-IIXP

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1.Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank
3.Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.
4.Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, the game continued.
5.Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.
6.Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
7.Identify the prepositional phrase: near the door
8.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  3. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  4. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, the game continued.Although
  5. Identify one clause: Although it rained, the game continued.Although it rained
  6. Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.so
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: near the doornear the door
  8. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned

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.