subordinating conjunctions powerpoint for elementary

Subordinating conjunctions that fall in the middle of a sentence are generally not preceded by a comma. This is the opposite of what is done with coordinating conjunctions, or words that join two independent clauses (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and sometimes so).

1. Subordinating conjunctions

2. Task 1. Picture Analysis: Look at the pictures and describe what you see to your classmates.

3. Task 2. Read Along Read along silently as I read the story.

4. A Surprise for Me by Michelle B. Balatbat

5. As soon as I opened my eyes that beautiful Saturday morning, Papa told me that I should get ready for he’s got a surprise for me! Though I still feel like staying in bed for I am still sleepy, I knew it was something I’ll definitely enjoy! Just as I finished preparing myself up, Mom came up and told me to hurry up.

6. Once we got to the car, Papa told me that I would definitely enjoy where we are going! I’m feeling all the excitement and once we parked into this unfamiliar garage I wonder, whose house that was? Until we knocked on the door, I kept trying to make guesses of who’s house could that be? And just as the door opens, I heard a familiar voice!

7. “Come in, come in!” says that lovely voice

8. It’s grandma! While I was jumping up and down Grandma showed up with a wonderful smile! As soon as I saw her, my heart felt so happy. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen her and this is such a wonderful surprise! Even though the house is quite old, it felt so comfortable and welcoming. While they were preparing for lunch, I went to Papa and whispered, “Thank you for this surprise Papa! I really missed, Gradma !”

9. “You’re welcome, my son. Whenever you want to visit her just tell me and I’ll bring you here.”

10. Task 3. Think about It Answer these questions:  Why did the boy wake up early?  Where did they drive to see the surprise?  Do you think he had fun with that surprise? Explain your answer.

11. Let’s Study This Look at the underlined words used in the story. just as although while though once even though as soon as until whenever

12. These words are called conjunctions known as SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS . These are also joining words used to join two words, phrases and clauses to make one long sentence.

13. These words are called conjunctions known as SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS . These are also joining words used to join two words, phrases and clauses to make one long sentence.

14. These words are called conjunctions known as SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS . These are also joining words used to join two words, phrases and clauses to make one long sentence.

15. Let’s Do This The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how subordinating conjunctions work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

16. _______ the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up. ( After, Although, Before, Even if) 2. I don’t want to go to the movies ________. I hate the smell of popcorn. ( although, because, whenever, so that) 3. I paid Larry, ___________ garden design work is top-notch. ( whenever, whose, after, if)

17. 4. ___________ spring arrives, we have to be prepared for more snow. ( Because, Until, Although, Now that) 5. _____________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button. ( As soon as, Because, Before, Now that)

18. Task 5. Sing Along

19. Let’s Remember This  Subordinating conjunctions joins a subordinate clause to a main clause A subordinate clause cannot exist alone as a single sentence because it depends on a main clause for its meaning.  They often show comparison, a reason, a purpose, time, or place.

20. Let’s Test Ourselves Task 6. Testing… 1,2,3! The sentences below either have subordinating clause or a coordinating clause. Circle the conjunction used in each sentence, then shade SC box if it is a subordinating conjunction or shade the CC box if it is a coordinating conjunction:

21. 1. James picked the dinner, and Nadine picked the dessert. 2. Malia laughed when the puppy chased its tail. 3. The lion limped as it crept through the jungle. 4. Because it began to rain, the game was called off. 5. I called Alyana , but she didn’t answer. sc cc sc c c sc cc sc cc sc c c

22. 6. If the door is open, you should close it. 7. It was a good movie, yet no one saw it. 8. Whenever Anne is ready, we all leave. 9. The class picnic will be at the beach, or it will be at the zoo. 10. The campers stopped to rest although they were in a hurry. sc c c sc c c sc c c sc sc sc sc