• Identify key structural elements, e.g.

:  Exposition - Statement of
position,  Arguments,  Restatement of Positions and language
features of an argumentative text, e.g.:  modal verbs: should, must,
might, and modal adverbs: usually, probably, etc.;  attitudes
expressed through evaluative language;  conjunctions or
connectives to link ideas: because, therefore, on the other hand, etc.;
 declarative statements;  rhetorical questions; passive voice

• a. determine the different kinds of conjunctions and their uses;

• b. construct conjunction inspired bio-poem; and
• c. express encouraging thoughts using conjunctions.

Learning Competency
Lesson 1
Classifications and
Uses of Conjunctions
1. COORDINATING CONJUCTIONS

• Allow you to join words, phrases , and

clauses of equal grammatical rank in
sentence. The most common
coordinating conjunctions are for, and,
nor, but, or, yet, and so; you can
remember them by using the
mnemonic device FANBOYS.
Classification of Conjunctions
2. CORRELATIVE CONJUCTIONS

• Are pairs of conjunctions that work

together. Some examples are either/or,
neither/nor, and not only/but also. Learning
the definition of this classification of
conjunction, therefore we can conclude
that, the conjunctions neither and nor used
in the quotation previously, fall under this
type of conjunction.

Classification of Conjunctions
2. CORRELATIVE CONJUCTIONS

- Either.....Or:
• this correlative conjunction pair is used to join to positive
items or options.
• Ex. We can either eat at home or go to the restaurant today.
- Neither.....Nor:
• this pair of correlative conjunction is used to join negative
options or items.
• Ex. Neither did her sister nor her best friend showed up at
the event.

Classification of Conjunctions
2. CORRELATIVE CONJUCTIONS

- Not only.....But also:

- this correlative conjunction pair is similar to using
‘and’.
- Ex. Not only is he a linguist but also a pianist.

Classification of Conjunctions
3. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS have
different properties and they can be grouped
accordingly:
- Those which show cause and effect (that show
reason) Few commonly used subordinating
conjunctions that show cause and effect are
because, since, though, as, hence, as a
result of, in order that, so that, even though,
although, unless, because of, provided that,
etc
Classification of Conjunctions
3. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Those which show the significance of time or

place Few subordinating conjunctions are used
to show the transition of place and time.
Examples of this type of conjunction are
where, wherever, as soon as, as long as,
once, when, till, until, while, whenever, etc

Classification of Conjunctions
3. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Those which show the significance of time or

place Few subordinating conjunctions are used
to show the transition of place and time.
Examples of this type of conjunction are
where, wherever, as soon as, as long as,
once, when, till, until, while, whenever, etc
Activity2
Directions: Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction.
Choose your answer from the box.
3. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Those which show the significance of time or

place Few subordinating conjunctions are used
to show the transition of place and time.
Examples of this type of conjunction are
where, wherever, as soon as, as long as,
once, when, till, until, while, whenever, etc

Activity 3 Directions: Choose a suitable pair of correlating

conjunctions to complete the sentence. .
3. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Those which show the significance of time or

place Few subordinating conjunctions are used
to show the transition of place and time.
Examples of this type of conjunction are
where, wherever, as soon as, as long as,
once, when, till, until, while, whenever, etc

What I Have Learned

1.So
____________________________________________2.
Either…or
____________________________________________3.
Because -
____________________________________________4.
But -
____________________________________________5.
Since -
_____________________________________________
Activity 5 Directions: Write a sentence using
conjunction given for each number.
_________________1. You will succeed unless you
work harder.
_________________2. I did not come because you did
not call me.
_________________3. He deserved to succeed, for he
worked hard.
_________________4. I plan to take my vacation either
in June or in July.
________________5. Carol wanted to drive to
Colorado, but Bill insisted that they fly.
Directions: Underline the conjunction in the following sentences, and
state whether they are coordinating, subordinating, or correlative.
_________________6. Not only flowers but also
trees grow during warm weather.
_________________7.My car has a radio and a
CD player.
_________________8. I have to be on time, for
my boss will be annoyed if I’m late.
_________________9. I have to go to work at six,
so I’m waking up at four.
_________________10. I’m afraid of heights, yet I
appreciate the view from the top of this building.
Directions: Underline the conjunction in the following sentences, and
state whether they are coordinating, subordinating, or correlative.