St. Augustine’s Academy of Patnongon, Inc.

Real St.,Poblacion, Patnongon, 5702 Antique, Philippines

Grade 7
ENGLISH

Quarter 4
MODULE 1

CONJUNCTION

Rio Z. Protacio, LPT

Subject Teacher
CONJUNCTION – part of speech that connects other words or group of words.

Study the following sentences:

There are colleges and universities in Manila. Connects two nouns

She might sing or dance.
The teacher is not around but we can stay here.
Either Danimar or Kimberly is attentive in class.
He is active whenever he is in Math class.
He will not be absent unless he is sick.
In order to achieve goals in life, a person should
have a strong determination and faith in God.
Connects two verbs
Connects two group of words (independent Clauses)
Pairs that work together
Connects two positive situations
Connects two negative situations
Adds more connected ideas.

Type of Conjunction
1. Coordinating conjunction – connects two equal parts of a sentence. The most common ones are and, or,
but and so.

Zyna can sing and dance on the stage. And is used to join or add words together
I might be there by Friday or Saturday. Or is used to show choice or possibilities
Darlene is physically present but mentally absent. But is used to show opposite/conflicting ideas
He was in the mall so he watched movie. So is used to show result

2. Subordinating conjunction – connects two parts of a sentence that are not equal. The following are the
common subordinating conjunction: after, before, unless, although, if, until, as, since, when, while, than,
although, as, because, except, once, that, though, whenever, where, whether. Some phrases also
function as subordinating conjunctions. Here are some of the most common ones: as if, as far as, as long
as, as well as, even if, even though, in as much as, in order to, in order that, so that, such that.

I will be able to drive when I get older
I turned the key in order to start the car.
I will not go unless you say I will.
When is used to join the dependent clause “when
I get older” and independent clause “I will be able
to drive”
In order is used to connect “I turned… and start..”
Unless is used to connect “I will... and you say..”

3. Correlative conjunction – pairs of conjunctions that work together. The most common correlative
conjunctions are: both … and, either … or, neither … nor, not only … but also, whether … or, if …
then.

Both English and History are my favorite Both … and are correlative conjunctions
subjects.
Whether you like it or not, you will get English Whether … or
Plus when you enroll in college.
He is not only good in spelling but also good in Not only … but also
conversational English.

Identify the conjunctions used in the following sentences and tell either they are Coordinating, Subordinating
or Correlative. (x2)
1. The class activities were difficult yet we survived. 6. Be careful when you cross the street.
2. Locsin takes a bath after she eats breakfast. 7. Danmar and Danimar are siblings.
3. John David helped him and advised him to continue. 8. Either Ronie or Glenn got the first place.
4. Chenny speaks slowly but surely. 9. Will I take BEED or BSED at the University?
5. Both Khalil and Gabby are my favorite stars. 10. Rio find it difficult but he didn’t give up.

REFERENCE:
Bargo DD, English Plus: An Intensive Grammar Review (2016) Great Books Trading, 7B Cavite Street, Brgy.
Paltok, West Avenue, Quezon City, pp. 158-165