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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-SSFC5W-3STL

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1.Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: during the game
3.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
4.Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: before the test
6.Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank
7.Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
8.Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.after
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: during the gameduring the game
  3. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  4. Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: before the testbefore the test
  6. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  7. Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before citizens vote
  8. Identify the conjunction: The source is old, but its details are useful.but

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.