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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-5S94L5-1Y1A

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1.Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, the game continued.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
3.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
4.Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surface
6.Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.
7.Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.
8.Identify the prepositional phrase: near the door

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, the game continued.Although
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  3. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  4. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surfacebelow the surface
  6. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  7. Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  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.