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English
Quarter 4 - Module 6
Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences
Using Subordinating Conjunctions
English- Grade 6
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Quarter 4 – Module 6: Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences Using Subordinating
Conjunctions
First Edition, 2021

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English
Quarter 4 - Module 6
Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences
Using Subordinating Conjunctions
Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

This module provides varied activities that will help you learn about subordinating
conjunctions. EN6G-Ig-4.4.1

At the end of this module you are expected to:

 define subordinating conjunctions;
 identify the categories of subordinating conjunctions; and
 use subordinating conjunctions in a sentence.

What I Know

Directions: Answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
your answer on another sheet of paper.

______1. It is used to show a relationship between two parts of a sentence.

A. coordinating conjunction C. supporting conjunction
B. subordinating conjunction D. relative conjunction

_______2. The conjunction “whether” is used to show ________________.

A. comparison C. reason
B. condition D. season

_______3. The main clause is also known as ___________________.

A. dependent clause C. subordinating clause
B. independent clause D. supreme clause

_______4. A category of subordinating conjunctions which connect the two clauses together
by showing a time relationship between the two of them.
A. concession C. manner
B. comparison D. time

_______5. The subordinating conjunctions under the category of _______________ shows

how something is done.
A. concession C. comparison
B. manner D. reason

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_______6. The subordinating conjunctions if, unless, provided that are examples of
_________________.
A. comparison C. controlled
B. condition D. reason

_______7. The examples of _______________ are rather than, whether, as much as.
A. comparison C. condition
B. concession D. reason

_______8. These are the conjunctions used to link the dependent and independent clauses
by conceding a point between them, except one.
A. although C. even though
B. dough D. though

________9. A subordinating conjunction related to time.

A. as C. wherever
B. once D. whether

________10. This is a subordinating conjunction category which links the dependent and
independent clauses by conceding a point between them.
A. comparison C. concentration
B. composition D. concession

What’s In

Directions: Identify the coordinating conjunctions in each sentence below. Write your
answer on another sheet of paper.

1. Matungao Elementary School is in Bulakan District and it is composed of 31

teaching and non-teaching staff.
2. You will keep on trying or you will stop dreaming of a good future.
3. The food tasted delicious, for we were very hungry.
4. There are people who want to be successful, yet do not find ways to develop
themselves.
5. Many pupils were good readers, so they usually got high grades.
6. Playing with a pet dog is good but we still need to be careful.
7. Teachers commend all the parents who were busy, yet find time to guide their kids
at home.

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 What’s New

Directions: Read the selection. Answer the questions based on the contents of the
selection. Write your answer in complete sentence on another sheet of paper.

Pet Mice
By: Emmanuel John C. Castro

Mice live in our neighbor’s walls although they do not go near our kitchen since
it is clean and spotless. We were glad despite our cluelessness on why they do not
come into our kitchen maybe because we have set traps so, they won’t come. Although
we were pleased, we were also upset, because it has become an infestation. Our
neighbor treats it as if mice were
their pets. What makes this even
more puzzling is that since
childhood our neighbor was a lot
less tidy as if they do it
intentionally. There were foods
lying around their kitchen where
you can see it in their window,
more crumbs on the counters
and filthy scraps of onion kicked
against the base of the cabinets. In fact, there is so much loose food in the kitchen, I
could only think the mice themselves were pleased to found there a suitable home for
them in our neighbor’s house.
In a tidy kitchen, it is a challenge for them to find enough food night after night
to survive until the rainy season ends. They patiently hunt and nibble hour after hour
until they were satisfied. In our house, cleanliness is obvious wherever they go so out
of proportion to their experience they cannot stay. They might risk out a few steps, but
soon the overwhelming smells of disinfectants drive them back into their holes,
uncomfortable and embarrassed at not being able to scavenge as they should.

1. What is the probable reason why mice don’t come into the house’s kitchen?
2. Why do mice are pleased to have found a suitable home in the neighbor’s
house?
3. What is the lesson in the selection?
4. How can you prevent mice from staying in to a place in the house?
5. What are the subordinating conjunctions used in the selection?
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What is It

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions are words use to link and join together a main clause (also
known as independent clause) to the subordinate clause (also known as dependent
clause).
There 7 main categories of subordinating conjunctions based on the way in which they
connect the independent and dependent clauses together.
1. Comparison
The subordinating conjunctions than, rather than, whether, as much as,
whereas are used to link the dependent and independent clauses by
comparing the two of them.
Examples:
Stephen liked water whereas Sam preferred juice to drink.
I will help my parents in cleaning our house rather than just watching them.
2. Concession
The subordinating conjunctions though, although, even though are used
to link the dependent and independent clauses by conceding a point
between them.
Examples:
Although I’m going to play outside, I’d much rather stay home.
Evelyn performed well in class though it was difficult for her.

3. Condition
The subordinating conjunctions if, unless, provided that, even if, in case
are used to connect the dependent and independent clauses by showing that
the main idea relies on the supporting information.
Examples:
It will be difficult to answer the test questions unless you study well.
In case you forgot, I have kept a duplicate of the house keys.

4. Time
The subordinating conjunctions after, as soon as, as long as, before, by
the time, now that, once, since, until, when, whenever, while are used to
connect the two clauses together by showing a time relationship between
them.
Examples:
There will be less difficulty now that learners understand the lesson well.
After going to church, we’ll go out to eat lunch together with our family.

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 5. Place
The subordinating conjunctions where, wherever are used to show
position with the relationship.
Examples:
Many Filipinos look for tourist spots in our country where they can enjoy.
Wherever you go, you’ll always find someone who are willing to help.

6. Manner
The subordinating conjunctions how, as though, as if are used to show
how something is done.
Examples:
The pupils did well in all subjects as if they don’t have difficulty at all.
My coach taught me how to be thankful at all times.

7. Reason
The subordinating conjunctions because, since, so that, in order (that),
as are used to provide a reason or an explanation as to why something
happened.
Examples:
Do exercises in order that your health may improve.
We keep on honoring our parents because it is always a good practice.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1
Directions: Identify what category of subordinating conjunction is being described in each
item. Rearrange the jumbled letters. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

RIPANOSMOC CEPAL

links the dependent and

shows position with the
independent clauses by comparing
relationship
the two of them

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 NAORES NOTCINODI

connects the dependent and

provides a reason or an independent clauses by showing
explanation as to why something that the main idea relies on the
happened supporting information

RANMEN MITE

shows how something is done connects the two clauses together

by showing a time relationship
between the two of them.

SOCENCSINO

links the dependent and

independent clauses by conceding
a point between them

Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Complete each statement with the correct subordinating conjunction. Choose
your answer from the options in the parenthesis. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

1 Matungao ES journalists want to win the competition ____________ they did before.
(as much as, rather than)

2 ______________ the lessons are difficult the learners studied well to answer the
printed modules. (as much as, though,)

3 My alarm clock woke me up, ______________ the volume was not loud.
(even though, rather than)

4 Everyone needs to stay healthy during this time ______________they believe it or

not. (whereas, whether)

5 The internal organs in our body is bigger ______________ you had ever imagine.
(even if, than)

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Independent Activity 2
Directions: Write the subordinating conjunctions from the box in their respective column on
the table. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

as soon as before even if if in case

now that provided that since unless while

Condition Time

Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Look for the subordinating conjunctions in the puzzle. They are hidden
horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

I F S A F T E R
Q N O A Q B Q X
X S U G K G I T
U H I N X S N L
R N A V L I C P
O L T P N E A A
N T K I G U S R
C Y T O L E E S
E U Y W H A L O
P I R S Y C U H
W H E N E V E R

1 __________________ 5 __________________

2 __________________ 6 __________________

3 __________________ 7 __________________

4 __________________

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Independent Activity 3
Directions: Arrange the words in each item to form a complete sentence. Use the correct
capitalization and punctuation marks. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1 you'll find home your family is wherever

____________________________________________________________________
2 delighted Teacher Tess is because I am here
___________________________________________________________________
3 there’s so long he slept as if no tomorrow
____________________________________________________________________
4 can I the door mother come so that in opened
____________________________________________________________________
5 as though Ryan looked he wants to hear more at her
____________________________________________________________________
6 provide us food had to work full-time Tatay Noel in order to
____________________________________________________________________
7 in pre-school been honor an pupil Ella has twice since she was
____________________________________________________________________

Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Complete the paragraph with subordinating conjunction provided in the box. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Rita could see the dog in the door entrance (1)_________ Berto walked closer. It was
peacefully lying on the ground (2) __________it is tired. Berto was nervous to come close (3)
__________ he had been bitten by a dog before (4) __________ Rita was watching from afar.
As they looked in to the dog’s calm face, they realized that it was already tamed. (5)_________
Berto was standing quite a distance away, the sight of the dog was still making him feel
nervous. Luckily, the owner of the dog came because it’s time for him to go back to its cage.
(6)__________Rita and Berto were still afraid, the sight of the dog going to its cage makes
them sad. Now that there’s nothing to be afraid of, they are confused on what they’re going to
feel. (7) __________the dog is caged, there’s nothing to be afraid of, but they still feel pity
seeing a dog in its cage.

as as if because so that

although as long as even though while

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete each statement by filling the blank in each item with the correct
word you learned from the lesson in this module. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

I have learned that ________________ are words use to link and join together a
main clause, also known as ___________________ to the subordinate clause, also
known as __________________.
There are 7 main categories on the way in which they connect main clause and
subordinate clause, namely: ______________, ______________, ______________,
________________, ______________ and ______________.

What I Can Do

Directions: Compose five sentences with subordinating conjunctions about your life’s
experiences or observations in your community. Observe proper use of capitalization
and punctuation marks. Box the subordinating conjunction used in each item. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment
Directions: Answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the correct answer and
write it on another sheet of paper.

______1. The subordinating conjunctions if, unless, provided that are examples of
_________________.
A. comparison C. controlled
B. condition D. reason

______2. The subordinating conjunctions which connect the two clauses together by
showing how something is done.
A. concession C. manner
B. comparison D. time

______3. All are examples of subordinating conjunction under reason except one.
A. because C. rather than
B. in order D. so that

______4. The conjunction than is used to show ____________.

A. comparison C. manner
B. condition D. reason

______5. The main clause is also known as ___________________.

A. dependent clause C. subordinating clause
B. independent clause D. supreme clause

______6. This is a category of subordinating conjunctions which links the dependent and
independent clauses by conceding a point between them.
A. comparison C. concentration
B. composition D. concession

______7. It is used to show a relationship between two parts of a sentence.

A. coordinating conjunction C. supporting conjunction
B. subordinating conjunction D. relative conjunction

______8. A subordinating conjunction related to condition.

A. although C. even though
B. even if D. rather than

______ 9. The examples of _______________ are rather than, whether, as much as.
A. comparison C. condition
B. concession D. reason

______10. It is an example of subordinating conjunction in the category of place.

A. whatever C. wherever
B. whenever D. whoever

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 Additional Activities
Directions: Write a short paragraph about your most memorable experience in any occasion
like birthday, Christmas, wedding, etc. Underline the subordinating conjunctions in the
paragraph. Use the rubrics below as your standard. Do this activity on a separate sheet of
paper.

1 2 3 Score
Ideas Ideas are vague or Ideas are too Presents Ideas in a
unclear comprehensive consistent manner

Organization No organization; lack Some organization Organized beginning/

of beginning/ climax/ attempt beginning/ climax/ending
ending climax/ending

Word Choice Use of nouns, verbs Use some nouns, Use all nouns, verbs
adjectives and verbs adjectives and adjectives and
adverbs adverbs adverbs appropriately
inappropriately appropriately

Punctuation So many spelling, Some spelling, Less than three

and punctuation and punctuation or spelling, punctuation
Grammar grammatical errors grammatical errors or grammatical errors
that it interferes with
the meaning

Elements Not including Including at least one Including two or

Mechanics subordinating subordinating more subordinating
conjunctions conjunctions conjunctions

Total

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What I Know What’s In
1. B 6. B 1. and 5. so
2. A 7. A 2. Or 6. but
3. B 8. B 3. for 7. yet
4. D 9. B 4. yet
5. B 10. D
What’s New
1. The probable reason why mice do not come into the house’s kitchen maybe because they have set traps.
2. Mice pleased to have found a suitable home in the other house because there is more food lying about in their kitchen
where you can see it in their window, more crumbs on the counters and filthy scraps of onion kicked against the base of
the cabinets. In fact, there is so much loose food in the kitchen.
3. since, Although, after, until, as
What’s More
Independent Activity 1
Independent Assessment 1 Independent Activity 2
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Independent Assessment 2
I F A F T E R
U I
U N N
N L C
O T E A
N I S
C L E S
E
W H E N E V E R
Independent Activity 3 Independent Assessment 3
1. He slept so long, as if there’s no tomorrow. OR 1.as
As if there’s no tomorrow, He slept so long. 2. as if
2. I opened the door so that mother can come in.OR 3.because
Mother opened the door so that I can come in. 4. While
3. You'll find home wherever your family is. OR 5. although
Wherever your family is, you'll find home 6. even though
4. Ryan looked at her, as though he wants to hear more OR 7. as long as
As though he want to hear more, Ryan looked at her.
5. Ella has been honored twice since she was in pre-school. OR
Since she was in pre-school, Ella has been an honor pupil twice
6. Tatay Noel had to work full-time in order to provide us food OR
In order to provide us food, Tatay Noel had to work full-time
7. Teacher Tess is delighted because I am here. OR
I am delighted because Teacher Tess is here.
What I Have Learned
I have learned that subordinating conjunctions are words use to link and join together a main clause, also
known as independent clause to the subordinate clause, also known as dependent clause. There are 7 main
categories on the way in which they connect main clause and subordinate clause, namely: comparison, condition,
concession, manner, place, reason and time.
(The sequence of 7 main categories may vary)
Assessment
1. B 5. B 9. A
2. C 6. D 10. C
3. C 7. D
4. A 8. B
 References

Electronic

https://7esl.com/subordinating-conjunctions/#Subordinating_Conjunction

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