Prepositions and Conjunctions

Type 1-2 sentences summarizing what you learned from reading Scythe this year.

Skill focus: summary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2

Type a sentence with a preposition. Highlight the preposition in ALL CAPS.

Example: Scythe Faraday sat ON the soft chair.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which is a prepositional phrase?

We went to the park, but I forgot money, so I had to watch the game through the fence.

• We went

• I forgot money

• to watch

• through the fence

Answer explanation

The prepositional phrase in the given sentence is 'through the fence'. It indicates the location or direction of watching the game.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

 She had a lot of friends _____ she was a friendly girl. 

• but

• and

• so

• because

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'because' because it indicates the reason for having a lot of friends.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

 She had a lot of friends BECAUSE she was a friendly girl. 

What part of speech is BECAUSE?

• preposition

• conjunction

Answer explanation

BECAUSE is a conjunction that connects two clauses and shows cause and effect relationship.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

 I had a cute puppy _____ I lost him. 

• and

• although

• so

• but

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'but' because it indicates a contrast between having a cute puppy and losing him.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

 I had a cute puppy BUT I lost him.

What part of speech is BUT? 

• conjunction

• preposition

Answer explanation

BUT is a conjunction because it connects two independent clauses and shows contrast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Conjunction or preposition?

The stick floated DOWN the river.

• conjunction

• preposition

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'preposition' because it shows the relationship between the verb 'floated' and the noun 'river'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Conjunction or preposition?

NEITHER Friday NOR Saturday are good.

• Conjunction

• Preposition

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Conjunction' because it connects two elements in a negative sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Conjunction or preposition?

Would you like jelly OR butter?

• conjunction

• preposition

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'conjunction' because it connects two alternatives, indicating a choice between jelly and butter.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E