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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-5I9IW6-1Y1A

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1.Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
3.Identify one clause: When the bell rings, line up quietly.
4.Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: toward the window
6.Identify one clause: The source is old, but its details are useful.
7.Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archive
8.Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.after
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  3. Identify one clause: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When the bell rings
  4. Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.so
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: toward the windowtoward the window
  6. Identify one clause: The source is old, but its details are useful.The source is old
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the archivein the archive
  8. Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before citizens vote

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.