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English
Quarter 2-Module 8
Composing Clear and Coherent
Sentences Using Appropriate
Grammatical Structures;
Subordinate and Coordinate
Conjunctions and Adverbs
of Intensity and Frequency
This Self-Learning Material (SLM) was designed and written with you in mind to help you
master composing clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures:
subordinate and coordinate conjunction adjectives; and adverbs of intensity and frequency.
The scope of this learning material focuses on the many different learning situations.

Moreover, the language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of learners. The
lessons are also arranged following the standard sequence of the course.

Hence, the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook
you are now using.

The SLM contains:

Lesson 1: Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures:
subordinate and coordinate conjunction adjectives; and adverbs of intensity and frequency

It is divided into three sub-lessons, namely:

Lesson 1.1 – What is adjectives
Lesson 1.2 – Definitions of Subordinate and coordinate conjunctions
Lesson 1.3 – Adverb of Intensity and frequency

After going through this Self-Learning Module, you are expected to:

1. introduce sentences using appropriate grammatical structures, subordinates and

coordinate conjunction adjectives,
2. distinguish what is subordinate and coordinates conjunctions; and
3. compose clear and coherent sentences grammatical structures on subordinates and
coordinates conjunctions, adverb of intensity and frequency.

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 Pretest

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. I was on my way home ____ Dad called.

A. or B. that C. unless D. when
2. Jamie is a very kind student ____ she gives her extra money to the needy.
A. because B. but C. nor D. so
3. I watched TV ____ you left.
A. and B. so C. after D. while
4. I’ll study my lessons well _____ I need to sleep a little late.
A. and B. because C. so D. while
5. He went to the park in a half day ____ he got bored being alone there.
A. after B. if C. unless D. until
6. one-color painting
A. derived adjective B. compound adjective C. proper adjective D. predicate
7. Santos residence
A. compound adjective B. derived adjective C. predicate D. proper adjective

8. He is too handsome. The underlined word is a/an …

A. adverb B. adjective C. predicate D. preposition
9. Which of the following words is an adverb of intensity?
A. yesterday B. slowly C. not D. very
10. All of the following are coordinating conjunctions EXCEPT ONE.
A. and B. but C. nor D. while

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 Lesson

Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences

Using Subordinate and Coordinate Conjunctions
adjective
Lesson 1.1 – What is adjective?
Adjective is a word used to modify a noun or a pronoun. It helps you express your ideas
more clearly by allowing you to give additional information about words. Adjectives also help
the readers to have a clearer picture of what the writer is talking about.

Study the following example:

I live in a peaceful community The helpfulness of our neighbors is heartfelt.

Filipino values are extraordinary

Peaceful, heartfelt, and Filipino are used ad adjectives in the sentences. They are
used to describe nouns. The nouns that they describe are community, helpfulness and
values.

Proper nouns, derived words, and compound nouns may be used as adjectives.
Study the italicized adjectives.

Proper adjectives Derived adjectives Compound adjectives

American culture friendly neighbour two-story building
Chinese proverb noisy engine well-known singer
Asian cuisine thoughtful friend three-day vacation
Santos residence colorless liquid open-minded person
Philippine territory childish behavior one-way radio

REMEMBER
• Adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
• Proper adjectives begin with capital letters.
• Adjectives may be derived from other words through to use of adjective-forming
suffixes.
• Compound adjectives consist of two or more joined to form a new meaning.
• A predicate adjective describes the subject of the sentence. It comes after a linking
verb.

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Lesson 1.2 – Definitions of Subordinate and Coordinate conjunction

Coordinating conjunction joins words or sentences that independent or equal.

The coordinating conjunction that we have in English are;

For Or Nor

And Yet So

It can connect a word to another word, phrase to phrase, and clause to another clause.

Examples:

I was alone and sad

I heard her put something down and switched something on.

I cook and my siblings clean the house

Conjunction Meaning Example

For Also means “because” or one Jane stayed in the jungle for
action is the cause of the other she loves Tarzan
Nemo and Dory are my
And Means “in addition to” friends
He doesn’t have family nor
Nor Means “also not” does he have home
I can’t play with them but
But means “on the contrary” mom said I can watch.
What do you want to do
Or Indicates choices or alternative first? Eat or study/
She didn’t study anything
Yet Has similar meaning to “but” yet she passed the exams.
They can’t attend my party
So Means “as a result” so I had it cancelled.
You can put the dependent clause at the start or at the end of the sentence.

Example:

While I was in college, my younger sister was in high school.

My younger sister was in high school while I was in college.

Subordinating conjunction comes at the beginning of a clause which makes it dependent

to independent clauses.

There are a lot of subordinating conjunction in English but some of the most common are;

Since if unless because

Although that after before

When while until

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Examples;

If it rains, I won’t go to school. I won’t go to school if it rains.

I will stay with my parents until I graduate.

He went to the park after he finished his homework.

I don’t leave unless he’s asleep.

Lesson 1.3 – a. Adverbs of frequency

Read the following words.

Always
Usually
Normally
Often
Sometimes
Occasionally
Seldom
Hardly ever
Never

These are all adverbs and they describe how frequency we do an activity or the frequency
of habit, these are called adverbs of frequency.

CORRECT WORD ORDER

Subject + Adverb + Main Verb

Examples:

I often read in bed at night.

Daniel always passes his exams.

Subject + Auxiliary Verb + Adverbs + Main Verb

Examples:

I have always done my homework.

Fatima has always lived in Surigao City

b. Adverbs of Intensity

Let us read the following words.

Extremely quite just almost

Very too enough

What do you call these words are? These words are ADVERBS OF INTENSITY.

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 Learning Activities
General Directions: Work on Activities 1-3 that follow. Do it on a separate sheet of paper.
Activity 1. Understanding of adjectives
A. Underline the adjectives in each sentence.

1. The hummingbird, although a very small bird has lovely feathers.

2. They have a wide range of colors.
3. They are great flies and untiring travelers.
4. The largest flower in the world is the rafflesia.
5. It is red and has thick, fleshy petals with white dots.
6. It is about one meter in diameter and has a very foul door.
7. It has a very short life. It blooms and dies within five to seven days.
8. The bougainvillea is grown in the tropics and in the sunny days.
9. The true flowers are small, white and tubular.
10. Bougainvillea needs the full sun to flower best.

B. Group the adjectives according to the kind or function. Use this table to group
them.
Extraordinary German powerful four-day
Extravagant Gomez wicked two-story

proper derived compound predicate

Activity 2. Understanding of Subordinating conjunction.

A. Fill the blanks with correct conjunctions.

1. I was on my way home _____ Dad called.

(that, or, when, unless)

2. Jamie is a very hardworking student ______ she deserves to be class valedictorian

(so, because, nor, but)

3. I watched TV _____ you left.

(and, so, after, while)

4. I’ll sleep late _____I need to study.

(and, so, because, while)

5. I will stay with my parents _____ I graduate.

(so, until, unless, because)

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Activity 3. Understanding of Adverbs of frequency and intensity.

A. Identify the adverbs of intensity in the sentence.

1. The situation is very serious.
2. You are too kind.
3. This place is clean enough to rest.
4. This place is extremely hot.
5. Maria almost grab the stick.

B. Choose which of the two sentences used on ADVERBS OF INTENSITY.

1. A. She is very beautiful.
B.We often go to our farm.
2. A. Martina is always playing.
B.Ana is absolutely smart.
3. A. She came late this morning.
B.The video is too fast.
4. A. I washed my own clothes weekly.
B.This is quite different.
5. A.I have to take medicine once a week.
B.She just slap me.

C. Choose which of the two sentences used on ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY.

1. A.Daniela dances gracefully.
B. We often go to our farm.
2. A.Martina is always playing.
B.We safely arrived home
3. A.I washed my own clothes weekly.
B.My aunt arrived yesterday.
4. A.I can sing song very well.
B.I have to drink it once a week.
5. A.She came late this morning.
B.I normally go to the gym.

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 Reflection
Directions: Complete the 3-2-1 Chart about your discoveries in finding the divisibility rules.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

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 Posttest
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Jamie is a very kind student ____ she gives her extra money to the needy.
A. because B. but C. nor D. so

2. I was on my way home ____ Dad called.

A. or B. that C. unless D. when

3. I’ll study my lessons well _____ I need to sleep a little late.

A. and B. because C. so D. while

4. I watched TV ____ you left.

A. and B. so C. after D. while

5. Santos residence
A. compound adjective B. derived adjective C. predicate D. proper adjective

6. He went to the park in a half day ____ he got bored being alone there.
A. after B. if C. unless D. until

7. Which of the following words is an adverb of intensity?

A. yesterday B. slowly C. not D. very

8. one-color painting
A. derived adjective B. compound adjective C. proper adjective D. predicate

9. All of the following are coordinating conjunctions EXCEPT ONE.

A. and B. but C. nor D. while

10. He is too handsome. The underlined word is a/an …

A. adverb B. adjective C. predicate D. preposition

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Answer Key

Pretest

1. A 6. B
2. A 7. D
3. C 8. A
4. C 9. D
5. D 10. D

Activity 1. A:
1. small, lovely 6. foul
2. wide 7. short
3.great 8. sunny
4.largest 9. small, white
5.thick, fleshy, white 10. best

Activity 1. B:
proper derived compound predicate
Gomez Powerful Two-story Extra ordinary

German wicked Four-day extravagant

Activity 2.

1. when
2. so
3. after
4. because
5. until

Activity 3. A:
1. Very
2. Too
3. Enough
4. Extremely
5. Almost
B: C:
1. A 1. B
2. B 2. A
3. B 3. A
4. B 4.B
5. B 5.B

Reflection

Learners’ answers may vary

Post-test:

1. A 6. D
2. A 7. D
3. C 8. B
4. C 9. D
5. D 10. A

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Books:
Joy in English Textbook Grade Five, Kristine Erika C. Castillo – Author and Evelyn B.
Angeles - Author Editor, Department of Education, Philippines.
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Development Team of the Self-Learning Module (SLM)

Writer : Mary Grace S. Basadre

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