The Use of Subordinating Conjunctions in Sentences: Review

REVIEW:
The Use of Subordinating Conjunctions in Sentences

REVIEW: The Use of Subordinating Conjunctions in Sentences
 Subordinating conjunctions are one of the three types of
conjunctions.
 Subordinating conjunctions join an independent to a dependent
clause.
 Subordinating conjunctions help to make sure that our sentences
are coherent, the connections of ideas is clear and easy to
follow.
 Use the following subordinating conjunctions in a sentence.
 1. because
 2. as well as
 3. even though
 4. before
5 unless
1. because
-a subordinating conjunction used to express

a cause and effect relationship.
Ex. I went to bed early, because my class

tomorrow will start at 8:00 a.m.
2. as well was
-a subordinating conjunction used to point

out a comparison or to join similar ideas in a
sentence.
Ex. I prepared my modules, as well as my

notebooks and pens to make note-taking
easier during my classes.
3. even though
a subordinating conjunction used to state

contrasting ideas in a sentence.
Ex. Our teacher is doing her best to teach us

in our online classes, even though she is used
in having face-to-face classes.
4. before
-a subordinating conjunction used to

properly sequence the occurrence of two
actions.
Ex. I went to school and attended face-to-face

classes, before the pandemic forced everyone
to remain at home.
5. unless
-a subordinating conjunction used to note a

condition.
Ex. Unless a vaccine is made available to

everyone, we cannot safely go outside and
return to our classroom.
In today’s lesson we will:
 Determine what coordinating conjunctions and their

purposes are
 Identify the appropriate conjunction in sentences
 Compose coherent sentences with appropriate coordinating
conjunctions.
 Coordinating Conjunction
– joins two sentences or clauses.
 REMEMBER this acronym: FANBOYS
 F- for – is used to show reason or purpose
Ex. He put on a sweater, for it was cold outside.
 A- and – used to add ideas to sentences.
Ex. I am tired, and I don’t like to go.
 N- nor- means also not. It is used to show actions or options that are not possible in the sentence.
Ex. They were not participating in the contest, nor joining the campaign.
 B- but – it is used to show contrast of ideas.
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
Ex. I studied thoroughly for the exam, but I failed the test.
 O- or – it is used to show alternative or choice
Ex. You must submit your project now, or I will give you a failing grade.
 Y- yet – it introduces contrasting ideas. (It is the same as but)
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
Ex. Sheila always read grammar books, yet she failed the grammar part of the exam.
 S- so – it indicates result, effect or consequence.
Ex. I need to install a camera on my computer, so I can use it for online classes.
ACTIVITY: Combine the sentences by placing a comma before the correct
coordinating conjunction.
1. Ana is friendly. She is smart, too.

2. The family is planning to go on a trip. They chose the places they want to visit.
3. There is no food in the fridge. There is no food in the cupboard.
4. I was about to eat the leftover cake. Somebody had eaten my slice.
5. The family left the house early. They do not want to get stuck in possible heavy
traffic.
TIME STARTS NOW!
ACTIVITY: Combine the sentences by placing a comma before the correct coordinating conjunction.
1. Ana is friendly. She is smart, too.

Answer: Ana is friendly, and she is smart, too.
2. The family is planning to go on a trip. They chose the places they want to visit.
Answer: The family is planning to go on a trip, so they chose the places they want to visit.
3. There is no food in the fridge. There is no food in the cupboard.
Answer: There is no food in the fridge, nor is there food in the cupboard.
4. I was about to eat the leftover cake. Somebody had eaten my slice.
Answer: I was about to eat the leftover cake, but somebody had eaten my slice.
5. The family left the house early. They do not want to get stuck in possible heavy traffic.
Answer: The family left the house early, for they do not want to get stuck in possible heavy traffic.
Fill in the blank with correct coordinating conjunction. Answers will be selected on (FANBOYS)
discussion.
1. He felt exhausted today, _____ he still found the time to visit his sick friend in the hospital.
2. The mother could not reach his son by phone, _____ she dialed the police to ask for help.
3. The students were instructed to go inside the room, _____ they still horsed around in the corridor.
4. Simon is often sick because he never does physical activities, ______ maintain a balance diet.
5. We can give father a new polo shirt, ______ use can give him a nice towel for his birthday.
Answers:
1. He felt exhausted today, but he still found the time to visit his sick friend in the hospital.
2. The mother could not reach his son by phone, so she dialed the police to ask for help.
3. The students were instructed to go inside the room, yet they still horsed around in the
corridor.
4. Simon is often sick because he never does physical activities, nor maintain a balance diet.
5. We can give father a new polo shirt, or use can give him a nice towel for his birthday.
Today, we learned that:
Coordinating conjunctions connect two

independent clauses.
Coordinating conjunctions are used for
different purposes and the appropriate must
be chosen depending on the idea that is
expressed in the sentences.
Conjunctions make sentences clear and
coherent.
SAD BUT HIS
IS
HIM
MI LE
KID S
THE
MOTHER e
HAS Mad
The correct sentence:
The kid is sad, but his mother has made him smile.
SHE SET WOKE UP
LATE THE ALARM EARLY
YET SHE STILL

Answer:
She set the alarm early, yet she still woke up late.
SHE WANTED IF ASKED
SHE WAS IF SHE
WANTED COFFEE OR TEA

Answer:
She was asked if she wanted coffee, or she wanted tea.
THE LEFT THE CLINIC
FOR HE HAS DOCTOR
ANOTHER APPOINTMENT
Answer:
The doctor left the clinic, for the has another appointment.
WRITE YOUR OWN SENTENCE USING EACH OF
THE FOLLOWING COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
1. and
2. but
3. so
4. or
5. for
THANK YOU!
BY: MRS. MARY B. BELARA

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The Use of Subordinating Conjunctions in Sentences

-a subordinating conjunction used to express

Ex. I went to bed early, because my class

-a subordinating conjunction used to point

Ex. I prepared my modules, as well as my

a subordinating conjunction used to state

Ex. Our teacher is doing her best to teach us

-a subordinating conjunction used to

Ex. I went to school and attended face-to-face

-a subordinating conjunction used to note a

Ex. Unless a vaccine is made available to

 Determine what coordinating conjunctions and their

1. Ana is friendly. She is smart, too.

1. Ana is friendly. She is smart, too.

Coordinating conjunctions connect two

LATE THE ALARM EARLY

YET SHE STILL

SHE WAS IF SHE

WANTED COFFEE OR TEA

FOR HE HAS DOCTOR

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