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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-AYT5M6-188H

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1.Identify the conjunction: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
3.Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.
4.Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: in the market
6.Identify one clause: The source is old, but its details are useful.
7.Identify the conjunction: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.
8.Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  3. Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.because one beam bent
  4. Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.after
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: in the marketin the market
  6. Identify one clause: The source is old, but its details are useful.The source is old
  7. Identify the conjunction: The habitat changed; therefore, animals moved.therefore
  8. Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If temperatures fall

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.