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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-13UNF5N-3STL

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1.Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surface
3.Identify one clause: When the bell rings, line up quietly.
4.Identify the conjunction: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.
5.Identify the prepositional phrase: before the test
6.Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.
7.Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
8.Identify the prepositional phrase: during the game

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: below the surfacebelow the surface
  3. Identify one clause: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When the bell rings
  4. Identify the conjunction: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.If
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: before the testbefore the test
  6. Identify one clause: The team measured twice so the result was accurate.the result was accurate
  7. Identify the conjunction: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before
  8. Identify the prepositional phrase: during the gameduring the game

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.