COT 2

CONJUNCTIONS

CALVIN G. VILLARUEL
Grade V - Saging
Verb Past tense
watch
make
walk
buy
bring
Verb Past tense
watch watched
make made
walk walked
buy bought
bring brought
The Actor
In a far-flung barangay of
General Luna, province of
Quezon which is barangay San
Nicolas, there was a young boy
named Calvin Veneracion.
He is the only son of Celia Veneracion and Nolie
Veneracion. Because of poverty, he was forced to
work in the farm in his very young age, for them to
have food to eat.
He dreamed to become a teacher, so
that he can teach those children in
their community. But because of lack
of financial support from his parent,
he failed to pursue his dream.
He decided to go to Manila to earn money and an
opportunity to become an actor came.Now, at his age of
25, he is an actor.
 The Actor

In a far-flung barangay of General Luna, province of Quezon

which is barangay San Nicolas, there was a young boy named Calvin
Veneracion. He is the only son of Celia Veneracion and Nolie
Veneracion. Because of poverty, he was forced to work in the farm in
his very young age, for them to have food to eat. He dreamed to
become a teacher, so that he can teach those children in their
community. But because of lack of financial support from his parent,
he failed to pursue his dreams. He decided to go to Manila to earn
money and an opportunity to become an actor came. Now, at his age
of 25, he is an actor.
Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases,
clauses, or sentences.
There are two (2) types of conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions

connect words or group of words that are of equal importance.

 Examples:

F for
A and
N nor
B but
O or
Y yet
S so
Coordinating Meaning Examples
Conjunctions

for because My mother needs to work day and night for she
is a single mom of five kids.
and plus I love English and Filipino subjects.

nor negative alternative Neither Mila nor Alice joins the taekwondo club.

but shows contrast We want to play computer games, but we need

to study our lessons.
or one of the two Verna will stay at home to relax or will go
alternatives swimming with friends.

yet but Dino is already tired yet determined to win.

so therefore Kim wants to make his Mom proud, so he studies hard to

excel in his school.
Subordinating conjunctions

- join two clauses making one clause or subordinate of the

other clause.
 Examples:

after, before, since, until, when, whenever, while, because, whether,

so that, although, and even though.
 Independent Practice:
Identify the best conjunction to be used in each item. Select from given options
below.
Whenever so that even though but and

1. Yazzy will watch horror ____ comedy movies this Sunday.

2. Sam decided not to come to the party ____ he suddenly changed his mind.
3. _____ I have a doubt on what actions to take, I pray and ask God for His guidance.
4. The teacher shows equal compassion for her learners _____ they have different
personalities.
5. The president calls for a meeting _____ he can easily address the concerns of the
members of the organization.
Group Activity
Evaluation : Complete each sentence below by supplying the appropriate coordinating
conjunctions. Choose from the given options inside the box.
For and but or so
Each school year is an opportunity to meet new classmates 1. ____
new friends. You may call these new acquaintances by their first names
2. ____ by their nicknames. They can be of the same age as you,
3._______ others can be younger or older. New comers must be
welcomed and must feel the sense of belongingness, 4. ____ children like
you must always be friendly. This healthy relationship in school must be
sustained 5.____ this may help every learner to have positive attitude
towards schooling.
Thank you po!