Clause (Part 4 of 10)- Coordinate clause
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The document outlines a lesson plan on coordinate clauses for English grammar classes, detailing definitions, characteristics, and examples. It explains the importance of coordinating conjunctions and the differences between coordinate and subordinate clauses. The lesson also includes exercises for students to practice creating sentences using coordinate clauses.
Clause (Part 4 of 10)- Coordinate clause
- 1. Md. Abdul Kader Lecturer Department of English Cambrian College Mobile: +8801715447430 Email : has83abdulkader@gmail.com Welcome to all of you. English Grammar Class-IX-XII
- 3. Learning Outcome 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 3 • define coordinate clause. • say the characteristics of coordinate clause. • mention 7 coordinate conjunction. • say the differences between coordinate and subordinate clause. By the end of the lesson you will be able to …
- 5. When two or more than two clauses of are joined with a coordinating conjunction to make sentence then it is called a coordinate clause. Definition ** Equal value means either two or more principal clause or two or more subordinate clause. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 5 “equal value” **
- 6. Example of Coordinate Clause • She heard the news and (she) cried out in grief. • He went there but (he) could not see the man. • You must study hard or (otherwise) you will fail. • "I wasn't a fan of most vegetables, but I didn't mind peas.“ • "It was apple-blossom time, and the days were getting warmer." 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 6
- 7. Example of Coordinate Clause 1. "I wasn't a fan of most vegetables, but I didn't mind peas.“ 2. "They ate the dessert, and neither one mentioned the fact that it was slightly burned.“ 3. "Her name was Emma Glenn, but no one except her closest friends and the white people on the river ever called her anything but Miss Emma.“ 4. "The farmhouse is surrounded by heavy oaks and maples, and a hundred acres of field corn are visible from the kitchen." 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 7
- 8. Example of Coordinate Clause Coordination of Three Clauses We fed Tommy on the porch, but he was too wild to set foot in the kitchen, and only my grandmother, in a way wild herself, couldtouchhim. Money is not everything, but it is necessary, and business is not volunteerwork. Either defend the status quo, and stop complaining about the resultingcosts,orrethinkthestatusquo. "In college the whole world opened up, and the books and poets being taught in my English and philosophy classes gave me the feelingforthefirsttimeinmylifethattherewashope,hopethatI mightfindmyplaceinacommunity." 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 8
- 9. You can also coordinate with a semicolon. + ; + ma in cla use. The interviewer had seven Persian cats. She would understand Marvin’s predicament. The interviewer had seven Persian cats; she would understand Marvin’s predicament. Main clause Main clause + ; + main clause.t ra nsit ion + , + The interviewer had seven Persian cats; as a result, she would understand Marvin’s predicament. Still balanced. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 9
- 11. Characteristics of coordinate clause 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 11 It doesn’t function as a subject, object, complement or adverbial. Often a coordinate clause is marked by Coordinating Conjunctions. Each clause makes complete sense by itself even though it is a part of a larger sentence. The coordinate clauses in a sentence have an equal level of importance or rank.
- 13. CO-ORDINATE CLAUSE MARKERS Coordinating Conjunctions F A N B O Y S - Join two independent clauses (with a comma) to form coordinate clause. • For • And • Nor • But • Or • Yet • So 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 13
- 15. Difference between coordinate and subordinate clause A subordinate clause is a clause that would make no sense if it was taken out of the sentence. For Example: He took out a book that he had seen earlier. The subordinate clause is "that he had seen earlier“ makes no sense by itself. It must be part of a larger sentence. A coordinate clause is a clause that has meaning independent of the sentence. For Example: The rain ended and the sun came out. "The rain ended" and "The sun came out" both have meaning by themselves. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 15
- 16. • Coordination gives equal attention to two items. • Use coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, yet, and so. Coordination The dog ate Marvin’s favorite tie. The cat rubbed white hair on Marvin’s black suit. The dog ate Marvin’s favorite tie, and the cat rubbed white hair on Marvin’s black suit. Both clauses could stand alone. When joined with and, they get equal attention. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 16
- 17. • Subordination gives less attention to one idea so that the other has emphasis. • Use subordinate conjunctions, such as because, even though, and when. Subordination Marvin tried to clean his suit. He was late to the interview. Since Marvin tried to clean his suit, he was late to the interview. I’m sorry. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 17
- 18. Pair work-1 Join the two independent clauses to make a compound sentence. Use one of the coordinating conjunctions (and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet). Remember to use a comma before the connecting word. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 18
- 19. Exercise -1 1. He enjoys walking through the country. He often goes backpacking on his vacations. 2. He often watched TV when there were only reruns. She preferred to read instead. 3. I didn't know which job I wanted. I decided to wait to decide. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 19
- 20. Check your answers 1. He enjoys walking through the country, and he often goes backpacking on his vacations. 2. He often watched TV when there were only reruns, but she preferred to read instead. 3. I didn’t know which job I wanted, so I decided to wait to choose. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 20
- 21. Pair work-2 Join the two independent clauses to make a complex sentence. Use one of the subordinating conjunctions (after, although, as, as if, because, before, even if, even though, if, if only, rather than, since, that, though, unless, until, when, where, whereas, wherever, whether, which, and while). Remember to use a comma if the subordinating conjunction comes at the beginning of the sentence. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 21
- 22. Exercise -2 1. I stayed up all night studying for my Algebra exam. I was so tired all day today. 2. Jerry and Elaine always go to movies together. They don’t go to movies together when Jerry is dating someone. 3. Mad Season is a great band. They only put out one album. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 22
- 23. Check your answers 1. After staying up all night last night studying for my Algebra exam, I was so tired all day today. 2. Unless Jerry is dating someone, Jerry and Elaine always go to movies together. 3. Mad Season is a great band even though they only put out one album. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 23
- 24. Evaluation 1. What is a coordinate clause? 2. What are the characteristics of a coordinate clause? 3. Mention the difference between dependent clause & coordinate clause. 4. Mention the coordinate clause marker. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 24
- 25. Home work Recall the class and write at least 10 sentences using coordinate conjunction. 8/2/2014Coordinate clause 25