COORDINATING

CONJUNCTIONS
&
SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS

ENGLISH 8
 Coordinating Conjunction
• To link, connect, or join ideas of equal importance, we use coordinating
conjunctions.
• Joins two parts of a sentence that are grammatically similar in structure.
 Coordinating Conjunction
FANBOYS is a mnemonic device or a memory technique that helps us recall
the coordinating conjunctions.
 Coordinating Conjunction
The coordinating conjunctions show relationship between ideas.
1. for- states reason or purpose
Example:
People move from rural to industrialized urban areas, for they look for
a job to better their economic conditions.
 Coordinating Conjunction
The coordinating conjunctions show relationship between ideas.
2. and- adds one thing to another
Example:
Migration affects both the place left behind and the place where
migrants settle.
 Coordinating Conjunction
The coordinating conjunctions show relationship between ideas.
3. nor- presents an alternative negative idea to an already stated negative
idea.
Example:
Some people see no harm in working abroad, nor they believe it
hampers progress.
 Coordinating Conjunction
The coordinating conjunctions show relationship between ideas.
4. but- introduces contrasting idea that logically follows a preceding idea
(similar to yet)
Example:
A number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have experienced a
better life, but some experience discrimination and exploitation.
 Coordinating Conjunction
The coordinating conjunctions show relationship between ideas.
5. or- states an alternative or a choice
Example:
People migrate because of economic, social, political, or
environmental reasons.
 Coordinating Conjunction
The coordinating conjunctions show relationship between ideas.
6. yet- shows contrast (similar to but)
Example:
A big number of Filipino medical practitioners, teachers, and
engineers have taken advantage of the opportunity to work overseas, yet
there are those who have decided to stay.
 Coordinating Conjunction
The coordinating conjunctions show relationship between ideas.
7. so- indicates effect, result, or consequence
Example:
The United Nations Convention on Migrants’ Rights fosters respect
for human rights, so it can protect migrants and their families from hostility.
 Coordinating Conjunction
 Take note that nor, for, and so can connect independent clauses only.

In forming a compound sentence, the coordinating conjunction is

preceded by a comma.
ACTIVITY (Answer Directly)
Instruction: Find all the coordinating conjunctions in each sentence.
1. Migrants usually leave their place of origin because of better job
opportunities and social stability.
2. First world countries rigidly implement legal measures to prevent illegal
migrants but they also give amnesty.
3. War causes migration, for it triggers dispersal of population.
4. The United Nations protects migrants, so they feel safe.
5. Migrants face difficulties in a new country, yet many of them overcome
their struggles.
ACTIVITY (Answer Directly)
Instruction: Find all the coordinating conjunctions in each sentence.
6. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights criminalizes inhumane
treatment or abuse on migrants, especially women and children.
7. Migration causes division of families and racial tension.
8. Sadly, some countries do not accept asylum seekers, nor do they welcome
refugees.
9. Migrants strive to improve their lives, so they work hard to survive.
10. International migrants experience language and cultural problems.
 Subordinating Conjunction
• Used to introduce a subordinate clause.
 Subordinating Conjunction
Here is a list of the commonly used subordinating conjunctions classified
according to their functions.
 Subordinating Conjunction
Before and after can also be used either as a conjunction or a
preposition. When used as conjunctions, these two must be followed by a
noun and/or a verb.
Examples:
When you travel to Bicol, make sure to see Mt. Mayon, the central
feature and natural attraction of the region.
After Mt. Mayon erupted in the 1814, Casagwa Church was destroyed.
ACTIVITY (Answer Directly)
Instruction: Write C if the sentence contains a subordinating conjunction and write N
if the sentence does not have a subordinating conjunction.
1. Vigan City, which is known for its ancestral Spanish colonial houses, is a
UNESCO World Heritage site.
2. When tourists visit El Nido, they can enjoy an island hopping tour.
3. Traveling to Batanes will give you unforgettable sights of the rich Ivatan cultural
heritage.
4. Never forget to visit the splendid landscape of Mayon Volcano if you are in Bicol.
5. As the breathtaking Banaue Rice Terraces amaze you, Igorots in their traditional
dress will welcome you.
ACTIVITY (Answer Directly)
Instruction: Write C if the sentence contains a subordinating conjunction and write N if
the sentence does not have a subordinating conjunction.
6. Mountain climbers enjoy hiking Mt. Apo because they traverse grasslands, rivers, lakes,
and forests.
7. Known for its pristine waters and crystalline white sand, Boracay is a hit with local and
foreign tourists alike.
8. Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines, is very popular for the Magellan’s cross.
9. The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga attracts thousands of tourists every
February.
10. You may try the Seven Falls Zipline so that you will have an exhilarating experience in
South Cotabato.