LESSON 6

TOPIC : PARTS OF SPEECH: PREPOSITIONS,

CONJUNCTIONS, and INTERJECTIONS

LESSON
OUTCOMES : 1. discuss the functions of preposition, conjunction, and
Interjection;
2. identify these parts of speech correctly, and
3. use preposition, conjunction, and interjection properly;

ENGAGE:
Check the words surrounding the pie graph. Classify them
according to their function as parts of speech and write the
words inside a specific part. Then put a label as to their kind
on each of the groupings.

Between either…or

not only…but also nevertheless

though when
among yet

for although

consequently
so after

however behind

and to

since
EXPLORE

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and

another noun or pronoun. Noun or pronoun written after preposition
is called object of the prepositions. So, preposition plus
noun/pronoun is called prepositional phrase.

Some words below are the commonly used prepositions.

About before during upon by Without

Until after against around Of Beyond
Except Above at along in for
From Across under On Behind up
Beside Below Out Into Within with
over Through To toward between Among

Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, or clauses.

There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating,
correlative, and subordinating. They are the keys to logically
constructed sentences.

Below are some of the commonly used conjunctions.

CONJUNCTIONS
Coordinating Correlative Subordinating Conjunctive
Adverb
and for either… or as whenever However
but. yet. neither…nor if. though Otherwise
so not only… but after since Nevertheless
or. nor also when before Again
both … and where. although Also
whether… or whether as soon Besides
as

Interjections are used to express strong or sudden emotion and are usually
grammatically separate from other sentences. Interjections are
most effective when used sparingly.

Some interjections and their possible expressed emotion or feeling.

(source: Interjection worksheet. Available@ https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-
speech/interjections/interjections-worksheet.html )

1.“Hi” is the interjection and is used as a greeting.

 2. “Wow” is the interjection and shows surprise.
3. “Bravo” is the interjection and is also used as a way to congratulate the
participants.
4. “Bah” is the interjection and shows disappointment.
5. “Hmm” is the interjection and a verbalization of a mental process.
6. “Eureka” is the interjection and indicates excitement.
7. “Seriously” is the interjection, showing shock or disapproval.
8. “Darn” is the interjection, showing disappointment.

Prepositions and conjunctions are the connecting elements in sentences.

Finding the link between words is the secret to identifying prepositions.
There are two guidelines about using prepositions: Avoid unnecessary
prepositions, and avoid ending sentences with prepositions.
(source: https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-guides/english/connecting-words-and-phrases/what-are-
prepositions-conjuctions-and-interjections.)

Conjunctive adverbs are actually adverbs, but they act as connectors.

They are usually placed between two independent clauses
following a semicolon and followed by a comma.
When conjunctive adverbs occur anywhere else in the sentence, they
are usually separated from the rest of the sentence by commas.
Occasionally, a conjunctive adverb will begin a
sentence, in which case it will be followed by a comma.

Example:
1. Alex is an excellent pianist; however, she rarely practices.
2. Innah loves the sweater; after all, purple is her favorite color.

Below are the commonly used conjunctive adverbs.

To show To show To show To show To recognize
addition or contrast or time result a point off
another fact change an your main
idea point
Again Meanwhile Accordingly
Also Anyway Next Consequently Undoubtedly
Besides However Then Hence Certainly
Finally Instead Now Henceforth
Further Nevertheless thereafter Therefore
Furthermore Otherwise Thus
moreover Contrarily Incidentally
Conversely subsequently
nonetheless
To show a To show To To return to your point after
specific case comparison strengthen conceding
a point
Namely Likewise Still nevertheless
Specifically Similarly indeed
(source: https://www.crowdcontent.com/resources/writer/university/grammar/types-of-conjunctions/
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EXPLAIN: Choose two questions from the picture and explain your answer.

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ANSWERS:

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ELABORATE: Call a friend !

Connect (via social media or mobile phone) with a classmate

whom you can talk about preposition, conjunction and interjection. Discuss with
her/him the new things that you have learned from this lesson, and ask her/him
of her/his new learning from this topic.

New things learned

1. ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

EVALUATE: Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections. Do what is

asked in each sentence.

1 Identify the preposition(s) in the following sentence: Beside

. the river, an old road ran across the field.
  (A) an, old
  (B) across, field
  (C) Beside, across
2 Identify the preposition(s) in the following sentence: A large
. sign hung on the outside of the office.
  (A) on, outside, of
  (B) sign, outside
  (C) on, of
3 Identify the preposition(s) in the following sentence: The
. survivors of the crash walked and stumbled toward safety.
  (A) of the crash
  (B) walked, stumbled
  (C) of, toward
  
4 Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:
. The dimly shining star was the only light in the inky sky.
  (A) dimly shining
  (B) the only light
  (C) in the inky sky
5 Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:
. The woman in the blue coat lost her ring right there.
  (A) woman in blue
  (B) in the blue coat
  (C) right there
  
6 Identify the conjunction or interjection in the following
. sentence: Fire! Everybody get out now.
  (A) Fire!
  (B) out
  (C) now
  
7 Identify the conjunction or interjection in the following
. sentence: I held the grocery bag, and my mother unlocked
the door.
  (A) held
  (B) and
  (C) my
8 Identify the conjunction or interjection in the following
. sentence: Because of the storm, the plane sat on the runway
for two hours, but the passengers did not complain.
  (A) on
  (B) but
  (C) to
9 Identify the capitalized prepositional phrase as an adjective
. phrase or an adverb phrase: The first ferry to the mainland
sails AT DAWN.
  (A) adjective phrase
  (B) adverb phrase

10. Identify the capitalized prepositional phrase as an adjective

phrase or an adverb phrase: I prefer the oranges WITH
THIN SKIN.
(A) adjective phrase
(B) adverb phrase
 Further Readings

1. Preposition, conjunction, and interjection. Available@

https://studylib.net/doc/5278674/prepositions--conjunctions--and-interjections-
unit-6
2. 4 types of conjunctions in English grammar with examples. Available@
https://www.basic-english-grammar.com/4-types-of-conjunctions-in-english-
grammar-with-examples.html/
3. Prepositions, Conjunction, Interjections - PowerPoint PPT Presentation.
Available@ https://www.slideserve.com/corbin/prepositions-conjunction-
interjections

REFERENCES

Baraceros, E. (2005). English plus: communicative-functional grammar.Manila:

Rex Book Store.

Murcia, M.C. and Freeman, D.L. (2010). The grammar book: an ESL/EFL
teacher’s course. 2nd ed. Philippines: CENGAGE Learning.

San Miguel, J.G., Barraquio, D.D, & Revilla, R.DV. (2014). Smart English.
(3rded). Quezon City: C & E Publishing.

Writing and grammar: communication in action. .(2004). Singapore: Pearson

Prentice Hall.

What Are Prepositions, Conjuctions, and Interjections?

Available @  https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study- guides/english/connecting-words-
and-phrases/what-are-prepositions-conjuctions-and-interjections.