Q4 Lesson 1 GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

 Subordinating Conjunctions connect a dependent clause and an independent clause

and establish a relationship between them.
 They appear at the beginning of a sentences (with a comma in the middle separating
the clauses) or in the middle of a sentence with no comma.
 Subordinate conjunction will connect a main clause and a subordinate one.
 If the main clause comes first in the sentence it won’t be separated from the
subordinate clause by a comma.
 If the subordinate clause comes first, then we will separate the clauses with a
comma.

1. After – later than the time that: later than when.

Example: “Call me after you arrive at work”
2. Although – despite the fact that: used to introduce a fact that makes another fact
unusual or surprising.
Example: “Although she was tired, she couldn’t sleep”
3. As – used to introduce a statement which indicates that something being mentioned
was known, expected, etc.
Example: “As we explained last class, coordinating conjunctions are sentence
connectors”
4. Because – for the reason that.
Example: “I painted the house because it was a horrible color”
5. Before – earlier than the time that: earlier than when.
Example: “Come and visit me before you leave”
6. How – in what manner or way.
Example: “Let me show you how to knit”
7. If -used to talk about the result or effect of something that may happen or be
true.
Example: “It would be fantastic if you could come to the party”
8. Once – at the moment when: as soon as.
Example: “Once you’ve learnt how to cycle, it’s very easy”

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 9. Since – used to introduce a statement that explains the reason for another
statement.
Example: “Since you’ve studied so well, you can go outside and play”
10. Than – used to introduce the second or last of two or more things or people that are
being compared — used with the comparative form of an adjective or adverb.
Example: “My sister is older than I am”
11. That – used to introduce a clause that states a reason or purpose.
Example: “Olivia is so happy that it’s summer again”
12. When – at or during the time that something happened.
Example: “A teacher is good when he inspires his students”
13. Where – at or in the place that something happened.
Example: “We went to the bar where there most shade”
14. Whether -used to indicate choices or possibilities.
Example: “Bruno wasn’t sure whether to go to India or Thailand”
15. While – during the time that something happened”
Example: “While we were in Paris, it snowed”
16. Until – up to the time or point that something happened
Example: “We stayed up talking until the sun came up”

ACTIVITY 1: FIND ME
Direction: Encircle the subordinating conjunction in each sentence.
1. We played an online activity called “Kahoot” after the lecture, then we asked for another
game.
2. Dobby decided to focus with the performance task rather than play Mobile Legends.
3. Every Wednesday, we have online classes from 9 AM until 12 PM.
4. Mrs. Cabading always discuss online class etiquettes whenever she has an online class.
5. Henry saved his money so that he could load a data for his online class.
6. As they waited for the presentation, the students shared about how they spent their
weekend.
7. The teacher prepared an interactive online activity because it motivates the students to
participate.
8. Since the class is done with the summative tests, the students feel they can relax.
9. Please don’t leave the Google Meet until the teacher has given you permission.
10. If everyone will participate, we will have time at the end of online class to play a game.
Activity 2: Fill Me
Direction: Fill the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction to complete each
sentence.
1. We were happy ___________ we got high scores in our online quiz.
(because, before)
2. The students were listening eagerly ___________ the teacher was discussing.
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 (while, after)
3. ___________ he worked hard, he failed.
(since, although)
4. This is the website ___________ we got the correct information.
(when, where)
5. You log in to this link ___________ I finish sign up for a new Gmail account.
(unless, after)
6. There was a silence ___________ the teacher announced about the online quiz.
(whether, after)
7. Hailey volunteered to report ___________ it was her favorite topic.
(whether, because)
8. ______ you study hard, you will get high grades and an outstanding award.
(unless, if)
9. I got disconnected ______ the teacher dismissed the online class.
(before, since)
10. She can’t join the online class ______ she gets a stable internet connection. a. if
(unless, as)

Activity 3: Combine Me
Direction: Combine each pair of sentences with the given subordinating conjunction.
Example: The teacher let us listen to music. We worked on our Good Form activity. (while)
The teacher let us listen to music while we worked on our Good Form activity.

1. I cannot find a good online resource. I can download for my research. (where)
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. She can attend her online class. Her internet connection will become stable later at 1
PM. (if)
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. The students were busy answering their activity. The teacher check their attendance.
(while)
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. The lecture was fun. We had exciting online activities. (because)
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. We are required to wear our uniform. We don’t attend class physically. (even though)
___________________________________________________________________________________
6. You can ask questions that are related to the topic. Wait for the teacher to ask if
there are questions. (before)
___________________________________________________________________________________
7. The student forgot to mute the audio. The class heard his baby sister crying.
(because)
___________________________________________________________________________________

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