Conjunction or Preposition?
Look at the bold word. If a subject and verb come after it, it's a conjunction. If just a noun comes after it, it's a preposition. Circle which one.
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How to do it
- Look at the bold word.
- Check whether a subject and verb come after it.
- Circle conjunction or preposition.
Teaching tip
Have your student find the subject and verb after each conjunction. This sheet is aligned with Common Core L.5.1a.
About this worksheet
Sentences using after, before, since and until as conjunctions and as prepositions, like "after lunch" and "after the game ended." Fewer, Standard or More give 6, 8 or 10. Includes an answer key.
What kids practice
Conjunctions are words that join. Coordinating conjunctions, like and, but and so, join two equal parts. Subordinating conjunctions, like because, although and when, start a part that tells why, when or under what condition. Correlative conjunctions come in pairs, like either/or and neither/nor. Interjections, like wow and oops, show feeling. Fifth graders learn what each kind does in a sentence and how to punctuate it.
Watch for
- Leaving out the comma when a coordinating conjunction joins two sentences.
- Mixing up correlative pairs, like "either… nor" or "neither… or."
- Choosing a conjunction that doesn't fit the meaning, like "I was hungry, but I ate."
- Thinking after, before and since are always prepositions.
It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full conjunctions and interjections guide for 5th grade.
More sheets in this set
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1. Conjunctions and Interjections ChartCoordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions and interjections, each with what they do, a word list and an example, plus the comma rule and how to tell a conjunction from a preposition. 
2. Find the ConjunctionSentences with coordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions to find and label. Fewer, Standard or More give 6, 8 or 10. Includes an answer key.
3. Pick the ConjunctionSentences with a blank and three conjunctions to choose from. Fewer, Standard or More give 6, 8 or 10. Includes an answer key.
4. Join the SentencesPairs of short sentences to combine with a given conjunction, including both/and and neither/nor. Fewer, Standard or More give 4, 6 or 8. The answer key shows sample sentences.
5. Conjunction PairsCorrelative conjunctions like either/or, neither/nor and not only/but also: choose the partner word, then fix sentences with a mismatched pair. Fewer, Standard or More give 6, 8 or 10. Includes an answer key.
7. InterjectionsSentences with a blank for an interjection like Ouch!, Hooray! or Well, with three choices each. Fewer, Standard or More give 6, 8 or 10. Includes an answer key.