English 5.23

ENGLISH VI
Composing clear and coherent sentences

using appropriate grammatical structures
using subordinating conjunctions.
Drill
Directions: Complete the following sentences using
appropriate subordinating conjunctions.
1. We were happy ______ we received the first prize.
A. because B. if C. when
2. The people were listening eagerly ________ the leader was
speaking.
A. since B. while C. after
3. This is the place ________ we were attacked.
A. when B. where C. while
4. _______ he worked hard, he failed.
A. Although B. Though C. Even if
5. ________ she is beautiful, she is not intelligent.
A. Though B. As C. Because
REVIEW
Direction: Use the correct coordinating conjunction inside
the box. Write your answers on your answer sheet
And for or yet but nor so
1. Our teacher always scolds us ____ she loves us.
2. She is not biased ______ unfair.
3. She is our Science teacher _____ our class adviser, too.
4. We are afraid of her _____ we admire her.
5. Having her as our teacher _____ as second mother is a blessing.
Directions: Read the short story. Pick out all the subordinating
conjunctions and answer the questions that follow.
The virus that cause COVID-19 spreads primarily through droplets
generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks.
The clause The virus that cause COVID-19 spreads primarily through
droplets generated is an independent clause because it has a subject
and a verb, and it can stand alone as a complete thought. When an
infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks is a subordinate clause
(dependent clause), it contains a subordinating conjunction -when is
used at the time that the infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks.
This subordinate clause is incomplete it needs an independent clause by
its side, so it can make sense and be considered one complete thought.
Otherwise, we are left wondering, 'so what could happen if an infected
Conjunctions are used to join clauses, phrases, and words together
for constructing sentences. Conjunctions make a link
between/among words or groups of words to other parts of the
sentence and show a relationship between/among them. They may
often be small words, but conjunctions are highly functional and
very important for constructing sentences. The main job of
conjunctions are connectors or linkers. They help join thoughts,
actions and ideas, as well as clauses and phrases into one. Since they
serve such an important role, it may not come as a surprise that
there are of three types based on their use and function. One is
Coordinating, which you’ve learned already in the previous lesson,
second is Subordinating and the third is Correlative.
a few of these subordinating
conjunctions with their meanings and
examples.
1. before–at an earlier time e. g. Before
dinner, you have to submit the report
for approval.
2. since–from a past time until now e. g.
Since the party, she has not spoken to
him at all
3. whether– used to indicate choices or
possibilities e. g. We have to answer this
.test whether we like it or not
4. while–a period of time especially when short and marked by the occurrence of an
action e. g. Someone called while you were out.
5. as long as–provided that e. g. I might as well go out as long as I’ve got my boots.
6. Once –one time and no more. e. g. We try to get together once every month.
7. though–in spite of the possibility e. g. Though it was raining, we went hiking.
REMEMBER
A subordinating conjunction is a conjunction that introduces a
dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone) and connects it to
the main clause or to the independent clause (a clause that can stand
alone). They are usually found at the beginning of a subordinating
clause or dependent clause. Below is an illustration of a dependent
clause and an independent clause to highlight how the sentence is
completed with the appropriate use of subordinating conjunctions.
A subordinate or dependent clause is one which cannot exist or stand
alone by itself as a sentence and only provides some additional
information to the main clause (independent clause). Sentences where
there is an independent and a dependent clause, is known as a
complex sentence. Subordinating conjunctions are therefore found in
complex sentences where they try to join or link the clauses together.
REMEMBER
Below is an illustration of a dependent clause and an independent
clause to highlight how the sentence is completed with the
appropriate use of subordinating conjunctions.
Independent Clause Dependent Clause

1.Sarah and Rose talked about while walking home
the test
2.Mom will always support me whether I succeed or not
3.I love my parents because they care for me.
4.My dad works hard so that he can provide everything
we need.
5.My sister felt bad since she heard the bad news.
Here are the examples of subordinating conjunctions.
After, in order, whenever, as, that, whereas, since, while,
because, until, unless, as soon as,
1. Since I was nine years old, I have loved mathematics.

2. Although he goes home only once in a month, he sees to it
that he spends his time with my brother and me.
3. James takes care of his younger siblings while he studies.
4. Even though Dad is away, he never fails to show his love for
us.
5. Whenever I study, I always keep the television on.
1. before–at an earlier time e. g. Before dinner, you have to submit
the report for approval.
2. since–from a past time until now e. g. Since the party, she has
not spoken to him at all
3. whether– used to indicate choices or possibilities e. g. We have
to answer this test whether we like it or not. 9
4. while–a period of time especially when short and marked by
the occurrence of an action e. g. Someone called while you were
out.
5. as long as–provided that e. g. I might as well go out as long as
I’ve got my boots. 6. once–one time and no more. e. g. We try to
get together once every month. 7. though–in spite of the
possibility e. g. Though it was raining, we went hiking.
You'll notice that when a dependent clause precedes an
independent clause, there's a comma between the two,
indicating the beginning of the independent clause. However,
when the independent clause comes first, there's usually no
need to separate the two clauses with a comma.
Activity 1:
Directions: Encircle the subordinating conjunction in each
sentence.
1. Our Pasig City Government has been supporting Pasigueń os since

the early stages of this pandemic crisis.
2. If you are worried about your symptoms, do not hesitate to
contact your healthcare professional for advice.
3. The traffic was terrible on Friday evening as everyone expected
4. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your
hands) when coughing or sneezing
5. I will succeed whereas you will fail.
Activity 2: Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to
compose a clear sentence. Write your answers on your answer
sheet.
1. I missed my father (however, since) he left for Saudi Arabia.
2. He never missed a day without giving my mother and me a
call (although, because) he knew we missed him.
3. (When, Although) he is away, he never gets tired of
reminding me to do well in my studies.
4. He often reminds me to study hard (even though, if) I want to
succeed in life.
5. I don’t want to fail my father’s expectations (because,
although) I love him so much.
Activity 3: Directions: Supply a correct subordinating conjunction
to complete each sentence. Choose from given choices.
Because unless while if after
1. ______ the Government does not change its course, deaths in the
Philippines could well be in multiples of hundreds of thousands.
2. Linda will serve five years in jail _________ the parole board
releases her early for good behavior.
3. There was a silence _______ the guests had gone.
4. The teacher explained the lesson well ________ the pupils are
listening attentively.
5. She began to cry ________ she had lost her wallet.
• What have you learned?
• When do we use subordinating conjunction?
-Subordinating conjunctions are used to introduce a dependent
clause at the same time connect it to the independent clause.
Examples of subordinating conjunctions are since, because,
although, if, while. that, even though, however.
APPLICATION
Directions: Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to compose
a clear sentence. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. __________ of the Modular Learning, I have learned to work independently.
2. I always try my best to answer the modules by myself, __________, some of
the activities are really difficult.
3. I sometimes ask for help from my parents __________ some lessons are
hard to understand.
4. __________ my mother is working in the office, she helps me with my
modules at night.
5. She guides me with my school work __________ she does some household
chores.
ASSESSMENT
Directions: Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from
the parenthesis
1. ______ the start of 2020, a new respiratory infection outbreak called COVID-19
has spread through Asia to the rest of the world. (Once, Since, After)
2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands)
_____ coughing or sneezing. (where, unless, when)
3. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
4. ______ you are, follow the recommended prevention measures. (Wherever, If,
Unless)
5. There is evidence that people are experiencing more serious health
outcomes _______ they delayed seeking care during the pandemic. (when, if,
because)
ASSIGNMENT
Fill in the blanks with the correct subordinating conjunctions.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
(while, because) 1. I want to visit my grandparents in the

province __________ I already miss them.
(Although, But) 2. __________ my parents did not want me to go, I
really insisted.
(However, Since) 3. __________ I knew how to go to my grand-
parents’ house, I just took the bus to reach their
place.
(even though, because) 4. I was happy to see them __________ they did not
recognize me at first.
(Because, Although) 5. __________ I was so tired, I was already sleepy
during dinner.
Activity 2: Directions: Complete the following sentences using
appropriate subordinating conjunctions.
1. Please wait here ______ he comes.
A. as B. before C. because D. until
2.______ everyone is quiet, we will have time at the end of class to play the
game.
A. If B. while C. after D. whether
3. I didn’t go to school yesterday _______ I was not feeling well.
A. when B. if C. while D. because
4. _____ you do leave the house, keeping two meters away from people
you don’t live with can help reduce infection.
A. Though B. As C. When D. since
5. Sara begins to sneeze ______ she opens the window to get a breath of
fresh air.
A. while B. whenever C. whether D. although
Activity 3: Direction: Check whether the underlined subordinating
conjunction used in the following sentences is correct. If it is correctly
used, write C. If not, write the correct subordinating conjunction.
1. Our plan for a vacation was cancelled since COVID-19 pandemic
broke out.
2. We decided to make our home beautiful since children our age are
not allowed to get out.
3. Because our parents are busy, they helped us realize our plan.
4. My elder sister planted some ornamental plants while my brother
made a vegetable garden.
5. Although I was too excited to help, I arranged the plants properly
for them to look organized and beautiful.

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ENGLISH VI

Composing clear and coherent sentences

Independent Clause Dependent Clause

1. Since I was nine years old, I have loved mathematics.

1. Our Pasig City Government has been supporting Pasigueń os since

(while, because) 1. I want to visit my grandparents in the

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