ENGLISH 8
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Learning
Objectives
Differentiate Construct
Define the between sentences with
meaning of a coordinating,
the correct
subordinating, and
conjunction. correlative
conjunction
conjunctions. usage.
Review
Phrase
Words can be grouped together, but without a subject or a
verb. This is called a phrase. Because a phrase has neither
subject nor verb, it can’t form a ‘predicate’. This is a
structure that must contain a verb, and it tells you
something about what the subject is doing.
Phrases can be very short – or quite long. Two examples of
phrases are:
Ex.1: “After dinner”
Ex.2: “Waiting for the rain to stop”.
Clause
Clauses are groups of words that have both subjects and predicates. Unlike
phrases, a clause can sometimes act as a sentence – this type of clause is
called an independent clause. This isn’t always the case, and some clauses
can’t be used on their own – these are called subordinate clauses and need
to be used with an independent clause to complete their meaning.
• Subordinate Clause
Ex.1 : “when the man broke into the house”
Ex. 2: “because it’s raining”
• Independent Clause
Ex.1 : “the dog barked at him.”
Ex. 2: “I graduated last year”
Sentence
A complete sentence has a subject and predicate,
and can often be composed of more than one
clause. As long as it has a subject and a predicate, a
group of words can form a sentence, no matter how
short.
E.g. “You ate fish.”
E.g. “He went out to dinner but didn’t enjoy the
meal.”
Cohesive Devices
• What is the dialogue all about?
• How did she explain to her teacher about
her whereabouts during the present
situation?
• Why is it important that our ideas are
interconnected?
• How can we ensure that our ideas are linked
together? What devices should we use?
Cohesion
Unity, coherence, and clarity are the cornerstones of effective
writing. When a piece of writing exhibits cohesion, it flows smoothly
from one idea to the next, creating a seamless connection between
thoughts and concepts. This connection allows readers to easily
follow the writer's train of thought and fully grasp the intended
message. In order to achieve cohesion in writing, it is essential to
use transitional words and phrases, maintain consistency in tone and
style, and ensure that each paragraph builds upon the previous one.
By prioritizing cohesion in your writing, you can enhance the overall
impact and effectiveness of your communication.
A conjunction is a word
that links other words,
Conjunction phrases, or clauses
together.
Conjunctions can be
classified as coordinating,
subordinating, or
correlative.
Coordinating
Conjunction
A Coordinating Conjunction is a
word that connects two or more
words or group of words in a
sentence.
Coordinating conjunctions
can easily be remembered
with the acronym
FANBOYS
Coordinating Conjunctions
FANBOY S
for and nor but or yet so
FOR
shows reason or purpose
Example:
The pupils focused on their project for
they had to beat the deadline.
AND
expresses addition
Example:
The priest and the people are in the church.
NOR
connects non contrasting
negative ideas
Example:
They did not see a movie nor watched a TV show.
BUT
shows contrast
Example:
We did not win the grand prize but we won
something more than money couldn't buy.
OR
expresses choice
Example:
Karen is in the kitchen or in the restroom.
YET
shows a contrast or exception
Example:
The pupils were given ample time to work on
their project, yet they failed to finish it.
SO
consequence of
something
Example:
He was hungry so he ate the remaining
fruits.
Subordinating
Conjunction
Subordinating conjunctions
connect independent clauses to
dependent clauses.
Here are some of the commonly used subordinating
conjunctions:
after in order that when
although since whenever
as than where
as if though whereas
as soon as till wherever
because unless while
Example
She started reading when she was five.
The subordinating conjunction "when" above connects
two clauses: the independent clause and the dependent
clause.
Because of the weather, she decided to stay home.
The subordinating conjunction "because" above
connects two clauses: the independent clause and the
dependent clause.
Correlative
Conjunction
Correlative conjunctions are
used in pairs to connect words,
phrases, and clauses.
Example
as … as,
both … and,
either … or,
neither … nor,
not only … but
also
Example
Either Samira or Aaron will continue the report.
The conjunctions "either" and "or" are used in pairs and
function as correlative conjunctions.
Not only the staff but also the president joined the
meeting.
The conjunctions "not only" and "but also" are used in
pairs and function as correlative conjunctions.
Assessment 1.a: Fill Me!
Directions: Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions For,
And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS) correctly. Write them on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. My mother will go to the market ________ buy some fruits.
2. I have just finished eating dinner, ___________I am already full.
3. Why don’t you call Isabel _______you to know what time she’s
coming over tonight?
4. Don’t tell John about our surprise celebration for his birthday
______ share our plans to his friends.
5. I am planning to buy a new laptop ______ my money is not
enough.
Cohesive Devices
Day
2
Adverbial Conjunction
These are words that join independent
clauses into one sentence. A conjunctive
adverb helps you create a shorter
sentence. When you use a conjunctive
adverb, put a semicolon (;) before it and a
comma (,) after it.
Write your own sentences on a separate sheet of paper using the given
transitional words.
Cohesive Devices
Day
3
Choose one among
the pictures and
write a paragraph
about it in using
cohesive devices. Be
ready to read your
Cohesive Devices
Day
4
Performance Task #3
Mash Up Songs!
Directions: Divide the class into five (5)
groups and ask each group to perform (or
record) mash up songs with different
cohesive devices.
Thank
You!
