ENGLISH

​To connect words and phrases

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Take note of the italicized words in the following sentences.

1. Magellan and Lapu-Lapu had a fight in Mactan.

2. You can view some spots in Cebu from a shipdeck or by the seaside.

3. The trip to Corregidor was costly but pleasurable.

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To connect sentences

​A. 1. Travelling can be expensive.  We gain much from it.

   2.  Travelling can be expensive, but we gain much from it.

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B. 1. At the Picnic Grove, we enjoy the soothing breeze. 

We have a clear view of Taal Volcano.

     2. At the Picnic Grove, we enjoy the soothing breeze,

and we have a clear view of Taal Volcano.

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C. 1. Do you want to join a trip?  Do you prefer to stay at home?

     2. Do you want to join a trip, or do you prefer to stay at home?

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D. 1. My stomach was already complaining from hunger. I

decided to stop  at the first fast-food store.

     2. My stomach was already complaining from hunger, so I

decided to stop at the first fast –food store.

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Independent clause in the compound sentences.

1.We shall go to Boracay, or we shall stay in Manila.

2.We can have this trip in summer, but w need your parents’ approval.

3. We shall enjoy the scenic spots, and we shall gain

information about the places.

4.We want to have more fun, so we have to plan each trip carefully.

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A compound sentence must include ideas that are closely related.

​to express addition -  use and

to suggest contrast - use but

to convey choice - use or

to indicate result - use so

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​ A comma is normally placed before a coordinating conjunction. At other times, the comma may be omitted if the independent clauses are short.

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Examples:

  Take it or leave it.

  Win or lose.

  Come in and relax.

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  At times, a semicolon is used in place of the coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses that are related to each other.

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​Examples:

  1. Rolly is going on a field; Joselito is joining a holiday tour.

  2. Rolly’s trip is educational; Joselito’s tour is for pleasure.

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​Choose the appropriate subordinating conjunction

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​Matching simple sentnces to form compound sentnces. Be guided by the coordinating conjunctions.

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