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Prepositions and Conjunctions

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Show where and when things happen with prepositions, then connect words and ideas with conjunctions.

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Sentence map: follow the labelled examples, then open each explanation below.

1Show a relationship

Under relates the ball’s position to the table. Prepositions can also show time: after lunch.

2State what happened

We stayed inside is a complete thought.

3Connect the reason

Because connects the action to its reason. Because it was raining needs another clause here.

Say each example aloud. Explain which job each highlighted word or phrase does.

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1. Which word shows position in The cat is beside the chair? cat chair beside

2. Choose the word that gives a reason: We wore coats ___ it was cold. but because or

3. Which word offers a choice? or and because

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