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By the end of the lesson, students are able to:

Classify the different functions of clause, subordinating and coordinating conjunctions.

Determine the utilization of clause, subordinating and coordinating conjunctions.

Construct sentences using subordinating and coordinating conjunctions.

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Coordinating Conjunctions. (n.d.). https://www.cuyamaca.edu/student-support/tutoring-center/files/student-resources/coordinating-conjunctions-guide.pdf
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A conjunction is the glue that holds words, phrases and clauses (both dependent and independent) together. A coordinating conjunction is a conjunction that connects words, phrases, and clauses that are coordinate, or equal to each other.

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The best way to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions is by using the acronym FANBOYS:

For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So

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words that link words, phrases, or clauses together.

e.g.

Deepak and Santhosh are best friends.

I could not find the place since/because I lost the map.

While I was walking on the street, I found a wounded dog.

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Clauses are groups of words that contains a subject and a verb.

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Joins a subordinating clause and a main clause. This word or phrase indicates that a clause has informative value to add to the sentence’s main idea, signaling a cause-and-effect relationship or a shift in time and place between the two clauses.

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a sentence that can stand alone also known as independent clause

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1) Used to join two or more words/phrases.

We hike and camp every summer.

We hike along scenic trails or in the wilderness.

Note: Never use a comma when coordinating conjunction links only two words, two phrases, or two dependent clauses.

2) Used to join two independent clauses. When combining two ICs, you place a comma before the coordinating conjunction.

The girl ran from her car to the building, for she was late to her appointment.

The bear snarled and growled, yet the hiker remained calm and composed.

Note: Never put a comma after a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses

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it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete taught.

e.g. The dog barks when the postman arrives.

THE DOG (subject)
BARKS (verb)

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Grab a pen and paper!

Directions: Fill in with the most appropriate FANBOYS.

1. The boy wanted to go to the park, _______ he had homework to do before he could go.

2. She doesn't eat cheese, ______ does she drink milk because she is lactose intolerant.

3. He can buy a brand new charger, ______ he can borrow the charger from his sister.

4. Sally studied intensely for her calculus test, _______ she didn’t pass with a C or higher.

5. Andrew wanted to quit his job, ______ he wanted to travel the world instead.

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it has a subject and a verb but does NOT express a complete thought.

e.g.  The dog barks when the postman arrives.

THE POSTMAN (subject)
ARRIVES (verb)

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group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone or also known as dependent clause

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Grab a pen and paper!

Directions: Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice in each sentence below.

1. When my father arrives, he will give the directions.

2. When my mother shows, she will bring the food.

3. While the flowers bloom, I will plant more trees.

4. No matter how you look at it, we are in good hands.

5. Unless you have the right size, do not try on the shoe.

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after, although, as, as if, as long as, as much as, as soon as, as though, because, before, by the time, even if, even though, if, in order that, in case, in the event that, lest, now that, once, only, only if, provided that, since, so, supposing, that, than, though, till, unless, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, wherever, whether or not, while

e.g.

We can’t go to the mall because our car broke down.

Whenever I’m in Philadelphia, I always get a cheesesteak.

Note:
Place subordinating conjunctions at the beginning of the dependent clause. If the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, put a comma at the end of the dependent clause.

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Grab a pen and paper!

Directions: Write sentences with each subordinate clause given below.

1. In
2. After
3. While
4. Wherever
5. Although