CONJUNCTIONS
COORDINATING
SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
CONJUNCTIONS
A subordinating conjunction is a word which joins together a
dependent clause and an independent clause.
A dependent clause- It was raining and hence I took my
umbrella.
Independent clause — “I took my umbrella”
Because it was raining I took a umbrella(subordinating
conjunction)
NOTE:TEACH THE FORMATION OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS TO THE KID.
The subordinate conjunction has two functions
FUNCTION 1:
It gives a change between the two ideas in the
sentence.
This change will indicate a time, place, or cause
and effect relationship. here are some examples:
We looked on top of the refrigerator, where
jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip
cookies.
NOTE:TEACH THE FUNCTIONS OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS TO THE KID.
FUNCTION2:
In this particular function a clause is given more important.
The less importance is given to the clause introduced by the
subordinate conjunction.
Example:
As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop
the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a
stubborn flame.
NOTE:TEACH THE FUNCTIONS OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS TO THE KID.
After Although
As
Because
Before
How
If
Once
NOTE:TEACH THE DIFFERENT WORDS USED IN SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS WITH
EXAMPLES TO THE KID.
a)After: "Call me after you arrive at work”
b)Although: "Although she was tired, she couldn’t
sleep”
c)As: "As we explained last class, coordinating
conjunctions are sentence connectors”
d)Because: "I painted the house because it was a
horrible color”
NOTE:TEACH THE USAGE OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS WITH EXAMPLES TO THE KID.
e)Before: "Come and visit me before you leave”
f)How: "Let me show you how to knit”
g)If: "It would be fantastic if you could come to the
party”.
h)Once: "Once you’ve learnt how to cycle, it’s very
easy”.
NOTE:TEACH THE USAGE OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS WITH EXAMPLES TO THE KID.
I live in India for the past 10 years. I am not familiar
with most of the places although I have been living
here for long. I live in India because my husband
works here. As I mentioned earlier I am still
unfamiliar with the places here and hence I find it
quite tough to live here even after 10 years. I want
to be familiar with India before I leave for France.
Once I get familiar with the places I would feel
good. I need someone to guide me on how to reach
the important monuments in India.
NOTE:MAKE THE KID TO READ THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH AND UNDERSTAND THE SUBORDINATE
CONJUCTIONS.
Fill in the blanks using the subordinate
conjunctions(After/Although/As)
a) ………. dinner, we’ll go see a movie.”
b)“……….. I’d rather not, I’ll make an exception.”
c)“………you know, she’s rather eccentric.”
d) “………studying I shall go to play.”
e) “I went to doctor…………I felt better.”
NOTE:MAKE THE KID TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS AND FILL THE
BLANKS.
Fill in the blanks using the subordinate
conjunctions (Because/Before/How/If/Once)
a)”………I reach home , I shall call you.
b)……….the war is being fought in the Middle
East, oil prices will continue to rise.
c)………..getting dressed , I took bath.
d)”Let me teach you……….to draw”
e)We can have a great weekend ……you join us.
NOTE:MAKE THE KID TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS AND FILL THE
BLANKS.
a)I was taught on……….to draw by Henry.
b)She went to the Doctor………..returning from
school.
c)……….she studied well , she failed the test.
d)……..it was raining , the clothes got wet.
e)Fred felt bad……….he was got red handed for
stealing.
NOTE:FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE RIGHT SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS.