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Conjunctions, Prepositions & Clauses

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-13M4L7B-GFNC

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1.Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.
2.Identify the prepositional phrase: with a ruler
3.Identify one clause: Before citizens vote, they compare candidates.
4.Identify the prepositional phrase: across sources
5.Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.
6.Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valley
7.Identify one clause: The source is old, but its details are useful.
8.Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: We revised the model because one beam bent.because
  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: across sourcesacross sources
  5. Identify one clause: Evidence convinces when multiple sources agree.when multiple sources agree
  6. Identify the prepositional phrase: beyond the valleybeyond the valley
  7. Identify one clause: The source is old, but its details are useful.The source is old
  8. Identify the conjunction: The river rose after snow melted.after

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.