4. Directions: Arrange the words to form a
sentence.
1. the for key. Alex searched pocket his
Alex searched his pocket for the key
2. short. neither tall Ana nor is
Ana is neither tall nor short.
3. outside, but was I wanted to it play
raining
5. I wanted to play outside, but it was
raining.
4. will clothes. to mall and buy Jena go
the
Jena will go to the mall and buy clothes
6. Conjunctionsare words that link
other words, phrases, or clauses
together.
Coordinating Conjunctions
These conjunctions connect words, phrases,
and clauses of equal value. Clauses or equal
value are called independent clauses and
can stand on their own as separate
sentence.
7. What are the coordinating conjunctions?
1. FOR-this is use of explaining why.
Example: He gains more weight, for he
eats too much sweets.
2. and- the same, similar or
equal; without contrast
Example: His favorite snacks are
apples and bananas.
8. 3. nor- for two non-contrasting
grammatically, negative items.
Example: He doesn’t like soft drinks, nor
hard liquors.
4. but- for contrast
Example: I eat vegetables, but I never
eat junk foods.
9. 5.or- for alternative
Example: Would you like bread or
cookies with your coffee?
6. yet- contrast, despite, something
Example: He is still young, yet he is
already very responsible.
10. 7. so- for showing the consequence of
something
Example: He was very hungry, so he ate
the remaining fruits.
8. because, so that, as, since- to
express cause or reason.
Example: As he was feeling sick, Pedro
didn’t go to work yesterday
11. ACTIVITY 2: Share you Insights
Directions: Read and analyze the
following question. Share your answer
to the class.
1. What do you think is the purpose of
coordinating conjunction in a
sentence?
2. Why is it important to use
coordinating conjunctions in a sentence
12. ACTIVITY 3:
Directions: Write 10 sentences using
coordinating conjunction.
1. For 8. because
2. And 9. since
3. Nor 10. as
4. But
5. Yet
6. Or
7. So
13. 1.What refers to the transitional device
used for connecting clauses of equal
value?
a. Adverb Conjunction
b. Subordinating Conjunction
c. Coordinating Conjunction
d. Prepositional Conjunction
14. 2. What do you call to a sentence that
can stand on their own?
a. Independent clause
b. Dependent clause
c. Subject clause
d. Predicate
15. 3. Which of the following is an example of using
coordinating conjunction that explaining why or
reason?
a. I need to wok hard, for I need to achieve my
goal.
b. I like to play piano and violin.
c. Pedro does not like to drink beer nor soft
drinks.
d. What do you prefer to drink coca-cola or
pepsi?
17. 5. Why is it important to use coordinating
conjunction in a sentence?
a. to let the readers understand the
sentence.
b. to connect clauses and phrases in order
to form a sentence.
C. to persuade the readers
D. to form an informative text.
