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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-14OM88K-3STL

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1.Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
3.Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
4.Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bank
5.Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.
6.Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.
7.Identify the prepositional phrase: near the door
8.Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.so
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  3. Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before citizens vote
  4. Identify the prepositional phrase: along the bankalong the bank
  5. Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.because one beam bent
  6. Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: near the doornear the door
  8. Identify one clause: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.Maya studied

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.