The Function of Conjunctions, Prepositions, and Interjections in Sentences

What is the preposition?
We hiked up the mountain Saturday morning.

• we
• up
• the
• on

What is the preposition?
Over the years we have learned to study hard.

• the
• have
• to
• over

What is the preposition?
Singing is fun during the holidays.

• is
• fun
• during
• on

What is the object of the preposition?
I have tried since yesterday to finish the assignment.

• tried
• since
• yesterday
• finish

What is the object of the preposition?
The principal arranged a field trip for our class because we are respectful.

• trip
• class
• field
• respectful

A conjunction is a part of speech that

• has a function
• connects words and phrases
• describes functions
• transitions between paragraphs

Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.  
You may have soup, _______ you may prefer salad. 

• or
• nor
• and
• yet

Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.  
Alex baked banana bread _____ gave some to her neighbor. 

• so
• but
• for
• and

We use the acronym “fanboys” to remember _______________________________ conjunctions.

• coordinating 
• subordinating

Choose the coordinating conjunction in this sentence."The mechanic needed a wrench and a hammer to fix the machine."

• a
• needed
• the
• and