MODULE 7:
CONJUNCTIONS
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What Is This Module About?
Do you notice that every time that we want to connect words, phrases or other
parts of a sentence, we often use some words to link them? Do you wonder how you
connect two or more ideas in a statement? Words like and, or, but and many more
are what we call CONJUNCTIONS.
This module is made up of one lesson:
Lesson 1 — Conjunctions and Its Types
What Will They Learn From This Module?
After studying this module, they should be able to:
know the meaning of conjunction and its types;
learn the function of most commonly used conjunctions; and
identify the conjunction in sentences.
Let’s See What They Already Know
Before studying this module, let us try to link the ideas to form a sentence.
Choose your answer inside the parentheses.
1. My name is Dudong ______ I live in Tanay, Rizal. (and, but)
2. Which do you prefer, Ambuong _____ Bulala. (if, or)
3. Ningning borrowed some books ______ she loves to read. (yet, because)
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LESSON 1
Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that link or join together words, phrases, clauses and
parts of a sentence. Example words are: and, but, or, yet, for and so. In this lesson,
you will also learn about the two types of conjunction: coordinating conjunction
and subordinating conjunction.
A. Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases, independent clauses or parts
of a sentence. Coordinating conjunctions are also known as ‘Coordinator’
Coordinating conjunction joins the following:
Word + Word
Phrase + Phrase
Clause + Clause
The English language has seven coordinating conjunctions, and they’re easy to
remember if you can just remember FANBOYS:
For - explains reason or purpose (just like “because”)
Ex. Kingking go to school every day for she wants to learn new things.
And - adds one thing to another
Ex. My hobbies are playing Mali and Lawin-lawinan.
Nor - used to present an alternative negative idea to an already stated negative
idea
Ex. I don’t want to play with Tinong nor Pendong.
But - shows contrast
- Nanay wants me to eat Pangya-aw but I want to eat Ubod.
Or - Presents an alternative or a choice
Ex. There are only two results in playing Male, to win or lose.
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Yet - introduces a contrasting idea that follows the preceding idea which is
logically similar to “but”.
- It’s raining yet Makoy still plays with Pedro.
So - Indicates effect, result or consequence
Ex. My teacher told me that I must study hard, so I can have good grades.
B. Subordinating Conjunctions
A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a main clause to a
subordinate clause. Subordinate clause is also known as dependent clause because it
cannot stand alone by itself in a sentence.
A main clause is an independent clause that can stand alone by itself as a
sentence. In other words, a main clause does not need any additional information to
operate as a sentence.
For example, the sentence "The sun is shining brightly." is an example of a
main clause.
Here are most commonly used subordinating conjunctions with their meaning:
1. if suggests a condition
Example: I can only help you if you finish your chore today.
- In this example ‘if’ is our subordinating conjunction, and ‘if you finish
your chore today’ is our subordinating clause
* When / whenever indicate time
Ex. The baby cried when her mother left her in the crib.
* While suggests time or contrast of surprising facts
Ex. Dodong takes care of his siblings while his father is at work.
* Because points to reason
Ex. Our teacher was not able to attend our class because she is not feeling well.
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* Since suggests reason or time
Ex. Lyn started painting since she was five.
* As suggests reason or time
Ex. As of 10:00 pm, the rain did not stop falling.
* Although / though / even though all indicate a contrast of surprising facts.
Ex. I want to play outside even though I’m not feeling well.
This table consists of other most common subordinating conjunction.
Comparison and
Cause Condition Place Time Others
Concession
As Although even if where after as if
as soon
because As if wherever as much as
as
in order that as though in case as long as before than
provided
Since even though before by the time
that
so that just as unless once How
in the event
Though still
that
Whereas till in as much
While until just in case
when Lest
whenever now that
whether or
Why supposing now since while only if
not
Than That till ( or 'til) whether rather than
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Let’s Study and Analyze
Read the conversation of best friends Karing and KingKing,and underline all
the conjunctions you see in it.
Karing: What is your favorite subject, Kingking?
Kingking: My favorite subjects are Filipino and English.
Karing: That’s cool! I like Filipino but I am having a hard time to learn English.
Kingking: Really? Maybe we can study together for our exams.
Karing: That’s a great idea! We can study while doing our assignments too.
Kingking: I remember, we used to study since first day of school.
Karing: Yes, and I think we can always spend time together as best friends.
Kingking: That’s right! Which time do you prefer, during lunch break or after class?
Karing: I prefer to study during lunch breaks.
Kingking: Sure thing, bye!
Classify the underlined words whether they are Coordinating Conjunction or
Subordinating Conjunction
Coordinating Conjunction Subordinating Conjunction
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Let’s See What They Have Learned
A. Fill in the blanks the right coordinating conjunction in the sentence. Choose the
conjunction from the box.
1. My Nanay said that I must eat vegetables I will be sick.”
2. Ina loves to eat her mother is a good cook.
3. Ason played lawin lawinan a while ago, now she wants to play Mali.
4. Burnok wants to go outside it’s raining.
5. It is raining hard my father is still working.
B. Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided.
Column A Column B
1. ___ you will exercise, you will be healthy. A. as
2. I came late ___ of the bad weather. B. since
3. ___ I am tired, I will study hard. C. because
4. She ran ___ fast as she could. D. although
5. Close the door ___ you leave. E. if
F. when
C. Tell whether the conjunction is coordinating or subordinating. Write CC for
coordinating and SC for subordinating on the line provided.
1. because 6. if
2. for 7. although
3. since 8. or
4. nor 9. yet
5. so 10. but
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Let’s Remember
Conjunctions are words that link or join together words, phrases, clauses
and parts of a sentence.
Coordinating Conjunctions join words, phrases, independent clauses or
parts of a sentence. Coordinating Conjunctions are also known as
‘Coordinator.’
Coordinating Conjunctions can easily remembered by the word
FANBOYS
Subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a main clause to a
subordinate clause
Subordinate clause is also known as dependent clause.
Main clause is an independent clause that can stand alone by itself as a
sentence.
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Answer Key
Let’s Study and Analyze
Coordinating Conjunctions
and
but
or
Subordinating Conjunctions
because
while
since
as
Let’s See What You Have Learned
Lesson 1
A.
1. Or
2. for
3. and
4. but
5. yet
B.
1. E
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. F
C.
1. SC
2. CC
3. SC
4. CC
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5. CC
6. SC
7. SC
8. CC
9. CC
10. C
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