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Subordinating Conjunctions

The document provides an overview of subordinating conjunctions, explaining their role in connecting independent and subordinate clauses to form complex sentences. It includes definitions, examples, and practice activities to reinforce understanding. The document also emphasizes the use of commas in complex sentences based on the order of clauses.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

The document provides an overview of subordinating conjunctions, explaining their role in connecting independent and subordinate clauses to form complex sentences. It includes definitions, examples, and practice activities to reinforce understanding. The document also emphasizes the use of commas in complex sentences based on the order of clauses.

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ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 6

Q4-W4
Subordinating Conjunctions

INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

The subordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that connects or


joins an independent clause with a subordinate clause. An independent clause is
essentially a clause that can exist by itself in a given sentence which means that
it doesn’t need any additional information to exist because it can stand alone as
a complete sentence.
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.
The subordinating conjunctions are many in number and we use them
regularly in our daily communication without knowing. Here is a list of commonly
used subordinating conjunctions:

Let’s get to know 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 welike 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 timeand 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
PRACTICE:
1. _______ it is the richest country in the world, the U.S. has one of the worst
healthcare systems.
A. Until B. Although C. Because D. If
2. A lot of people suffered ______ of COVID-19.
A. because B. as C. since D. until
3. ______ there’s already a vaccine, all things will be back to normal.
A. Whether B. Before C. If D. While

ACTIVITY 1:
Directions: Encircle the subordinating conjunction in each sentence.
1. Our Sto. Domingo Government has been supporting Domingueños 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
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
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

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