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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1JUEH3N-1W5N

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1.Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: during the game
3.Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
4.Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.
5.Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.
6.Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.
7.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
8.Identify one clause: If temperatures fall, water may freeze.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: When the bell rings, line up quietly.When
  2. Identify the prepositional phrase: during the gameduring the game
  3. Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.Before citizens vote
  4. Identify the conjunction: Maya studied, so she felt prepared.so
  5. Identify one clause: We revised the model because one beam bent.because one beam bent
  6. Identify one clause: The plant leaned toward the window.The plant leaned
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: with a rulerwith a ruler
  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.