✏️ Grammar & Conventions: Conjunctions, Prepositions & Interjections (Grade 5)

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Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions and interjections.

1. Name the underlined word’s function: The cat hid under the bed.

2. Name the underlined word’s function: We walked across the bridge.

3. Name the underlined word’s function: I was tired, so I slept.

4. Name the underlined word’s function: You can have tea or juice.

5. Name the underlined word’s function: I wanted to go, but it rained.

6. Name the underlined word’s function: She sat beside me.

7. Name the underlined word’s function: Wow, that was fast!

8. Name the underlined word’s function: Oops, I spilled it.

Answer key: 1) preposition · 2) preposition · 3) conjunction · 4) conjunction · 5) conjunction · 6) preposition · 7) interjection · 8) interjection

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Free Grade 5 English worksheet (Common Core L.5.1.a): explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions and interjections. Skill: Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions and interjections. Level: Grade 5 — also suits Year 6 (UK).

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CCSS L.5.1.a: Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions and interjections
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