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Coordinating
Ideas
Coordination and
Subordination
Should I
coordinate
with for?
Or would it be
better to
subordinate
with
because?
This presentation
covers the differences
between
coordination and
subordination and
the relationship
between clauses
within a sentence.
• 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.
You can also coordinate with a
semicolon or a colon
+ ; + main clause.
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 ransit ion + , +
The interviewer had seven Persian cats; as a
result, she would understand Marvin’s predicament.
Still
balanced.
T h e y s h o u l d o n l y b e u s e d t o c o o r d i n at e t wo
s e n t e n c e s t h at d i s c u s s t h e s a m e t o p i c , a n d
c o l o n s a r e o n l y p r e fe r a b l e i f t h e s e c o n d
s e n t e n c e ex p l a i n s o r cl a r i f i e s t h e f i r s t .
;
she plans to celebrate
w ith her f amily.
The interviewer had seven Persian cats. She would
understand Marvin’s predicament.
The interviewer had seven Persian cats; she
would understand Marvin’s predicament.
Today is Lillian’s birthday
Tim is excited about the
weekend
: he has planned a hiking
trip.
Makes
sense
Figure it out
A semicolon or a
conjunction should be
used to join the clauses,
but not both.
Sample Item
A. Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil since he had
to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers.
B. Since Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil, he
had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers.
C. Even though Jeremiah forgot to bring a
pencil, he had to beg Amanda to borrow one
of hers.
A. Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil since he had
to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers.
B. Since Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil, he
had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers.
C. Even though Jeremiah forgot to bring a
pencil, he had to beg Amanda to borrow one
of hers.
Is the
subordination
effective at A,
B, or C?
Subordinating
the first clause
with since, as
option B does,
is correct.
• 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.
Here are the subordinate
conjunctions.
 after
 although
 as
 because
 before
 even though
 if, even if
 in order that
 once
 provided that
 since
 so [that implied], so that
 than
 that
 though
 unless
 when, whenever
 where, wherever, whereas
 whether
 while
Use a comma if you subordinate
the first of the two clauses.
Subordinate clause + , + main clause.
Cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs. He still got the
job.
Even though cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant
legs, he still got the job.
The first
clause is
less
important.
The second
clause has
more emphasis
because its
thought is
complete.
Use no punctuation if you
subordinate the second of the
two clauses.
Marvin smiled at his success. Cat hair wafted in his
wake.
Marvin smiled at his success as cat hair wafted
in his wake.
Main clause + Ø + subordinate clause.
Now the first
clause is the
most
important.
The second
clause has less
emphasis
because its
thought is
incomplete.
Run-On Sentences
Cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs. He still got the
job.
This error is
called a run-
on sentence
or a comma
splice.
To join two
independent clauses in
one sentence, you
must use a colon (:), a
semicolon (;), or a
conjunction like but, or,
yet, for, and, nor, or
so.(BOYFANS)
Quick Test, Part 1
Directions: In the items that follow, choose
the most effective word or phrase within the
context suggested by the sentence(s).
Show me
what
you
know!
Item 1
To impress Deepa, his date, Ryan labored over the
chicken stir fry; __________, she took offense that
he was serving meat after she had explained her
vegetarianism.
A. furthermore
B. moreover
C. however
D. additionally
To impress Deepa, his date, Ryan labored over the
chicken stir fry; __________, she took offense that
he was serving meat after she had explained her
vegetarianism.
A. furthermore
B. moreover
C. however
D. additionally
Item 2
__________ Thomas scores a 100 on the final
exam, he cannot pass College Algebra, a class he
is taking for the third time.
A. Because
B. Since
C. As a result,
D. Unless
__________ Thomas scores a 100 on the final
exam, he cannot pass College Algebra, a class he
is taking for the third time.
A. Because
B. Since
C. As a result,
D. Unless
Item 3
The Rodriguez family breathed a sigh of relief
when the giant oak withstood the hurricane winds;
__________, they gave thanks that crews restored
electricity in twelve short hours.
A. as a result
B. moreover
C. however
D. on the other hand
The Rodriguez family breathed a sigh of relief
when the giant oak withstood the hurricane winds;
__________, they gave thanks that crews restored
electricity in twelve short hours.
A. as a result
B. moreover
C. however
D. on the other hand
Item 4
Mackenzie’s clarinet squealed like a startled
puppy, __________ she hadn’t practiced in weeks.
A. because
B. for
C. since
D. unless
Mackenzie’s clarinet squealed like a startled
puppy, __________ she hadn’t practiced in weeks.
A. because
B. for
C. since
D. unless
Item 5
__________ Grandma tasted the spaghetti sauce,
she declared that it needed more basil and salt.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. Whereas
D. After
__________ Grandma tasted the spaghetti sauce,
she declared that it needed more basil and salt.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. Whereas
D. After
Quick Test, Part 2
Directions: In the items that follow, choose
the sentence that expresses the thought most
clearly and effectively and that has no errors in
structure.
Now try
this
type!
Item 6
A. We decided to skip breakfast, for a spider
crawled out of the cereal box.
B. We decided to skip breakfast, and a spider
crawled out of the cereal box.
C. We decided to skip breakfast, so a spider
crawled out of the cereal box.
A. We decided to skip breakfast, for a spider
crawled out of the cereal box.
B. We decided to skip breakfast, and a spider
crawled out of the cereal box.
C. We decided to skip breakfast, so a spider
crawled out of the cereal box.
Item 7
A. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for
dinner so that we had burned enough calories
earlier at the gym.
B. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for
dinner because we had burned enough calories
earlier at the gym.
C. Although Madison and I decided to eat ice
cream for dinner, we had burned enough
calories earlier at the gym.
A. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for
dinner so that we had burned enough calories
earlier at the gym.
B. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for
dinner because we had burned enough
calories earlier at the gym.
C. Although Madison and I decided to eat ice
cream for dinner, we had burned enough
calories earlier at the gym.
Item 8
A. Even though Hank vacuumed the rental car, he
failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his
golden retriever.
B. Unless Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed
to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden
retriever.
C. Since Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed
to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden
retriever.
A. Even though Hank vacuumed the rental car,
he failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers,
his golden retriever.
B. Unless Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed
to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden
retriever.
C. Since Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed
to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden
retriever.
Item 9
A. Bonkers retrieves anything round, but put away
those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in
them.
B. Bonkers retrieves anything round, and put away
those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in
them.
C. Bonkers retrieves anything round, so put away
those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in
them.
A. Bonkers retrieves anything round, but put away
those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in
them.
B. Bonkers retrieves anything round, and put away
those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in
them.
C. Bonkers retrieves anything round, so put
away those CDs if you don’t want teeth
marks in them.
Item 10
A. Andre mowed the lawn while Celia watched
soap operas on television.
B. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia watched
soap operas on television.
C. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia, on the
other hand, watched soap operas on television.
A. Andre mowed the lawn while Celia watched
soap operas on television.
B. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia watched
soap operas on television.
C. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia, on the
other hand, watched soap operas on television.
The End.

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coordinate_subordinate.ppt

  • 2. Coordination and Subordination Should I coordinate with for? Or would it be better to subordinate with because?
  • 3. This presentation covers the differences between coordination and subordination and the relationship between clauses within a sentence.
  • 4. • 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.
  • 5. You can also coordinate with a semicolon or a colon + ; + main clause. 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 ransit ion + , + The interviewer had seven Persian cats; as a result, she would understand Marvin’s predicament. Still balanced.
  • 6. T h e y s h o u l d o n l y b e u s e d t o c o o r d i n at e t wo s e n t e n c e s t h at d i s c u s s t h e s a m e t o p i c , a n d c o l o n s a r e o n l y p r e fe r a b l e i f t h e s e c o n d s e n t e n c e ex p l a i n s o r cl a r i f i e s t h e f i r s t . ; she plans to celebrate w ith her f amily. The interviewer had seven Persian cats. She would understand Marvin’s predicament. The interviewer had seven Persian cats; she would understand Marvin’s predicament. Today is Lillian’s birthday Tim is excited about the weekend : he has planned a hiking trip. Makes sense
  • 7. Figure it out A semicolon or a conjunction should be used to join the clauses, but not both.
  • 8. Sample Item A. Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil since he had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers. B. Since Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil, he had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers. C. Even though Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil, he had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers. A. Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil since he had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers. B. Since Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil, he had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers. C. Even though Jeremiah forgot to bring a pencil, he had to beg Amanda to borrow one of hers. Is the subordination effective at A, B, or C? Subordinating the first clause with since, as option B does, is correct.
  • 9. • 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.
  • 10. Here are the subordinate conjunctions.  after  although  as  because  before  even though  if, even if  in order that  once  provided that  since  so [that implied], so that  than  that  though  unless  when, whenever  where, wherever, whereas  whether  while
  • 11. Use a comma if you subordinate the first of the two clauses. Subordinate clause + , + main clause. Cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs. He still got the job. Even though cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs, he still got the job. The first clause is less important. The second clause has more emphasis because its thought is complete.
  • 12. Use no punctuation if you subordinate the second of the two clauses. Marvin smiled at his success. Cat hair wafted in his wake. Marvin smiled at his success as cat hair wafted in his wake. Main clause + Ø + subordinate clause. Now the first clause is the most important. The second clause has less emphasis because its thought is incomplete.
  • 13. Run-On Sentences Cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs. He still got the job. This error is called a run- on sentence or a comma splice. To join two independent clauses in one sentence, you must use a colon (:), a semicolon (;), or a conjunction like but, or, yet, for, and, nor, or so.(BOYFANS)
  • 14. Quick Test, Part 1 Directions: In the items that follow, choose the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence(s). Show me what you know!
  • 15. Item 1 To impress Deepa, his date, Ryan labored over the chicken stir fry; __________, she took offense that he was serving meat after she had explained her vegetarianism. A. furthermore B. moreover C. however D. additionally To impress Deepa, his date, Ryan labored over the chicken stir fry; __________, she took offense that he was serving meat after she had explained her vegetarianism. A. furthermore B. moreover C. however D. additionally
  • 16. Item 2 __________ Thomas scores a 100 on the final exam, he cannot pass College Algebra, a class he is taking for the third time. A. Because B. Since C. As a result, D. Unless __________ Thomas scores a 100 on the final exam, he cannot pass College Algebra, a class he is taking for the third time. A. Because B. Since C. As a result, D. Unless
  • 17. Item 3 The Rodriguez family breathed a sigh of relief when the giant oak withstood the hurricane winds; __________, they gave thanks that crews restored electricity in twelve short hours. A. as a result B. moreover C. however D. on the other hand The Rodriguez family breathed a sigh of relief when the giant oak withstood the hurricane winds; __________, they gave thanks that crews restored electricity in twelve short hours. A. as a result B. moreover C. however D. on the other hand
  • 18. Item 4 Mackenzie’s clarinet squealed like a startled puppy, __________ she hadn’t practiced in weeks. A. because B. for C. since D. unless Mackenzie’s clarinet squealed like a startled puppy, __________ she hadn’t practiced in weeks. A. because B. for C. since D. unless
  • 19. Item 5 __________ Grandma tasted the spaghetti sauce, she declared that it needed more basil and salt. A. Unless B. Although C. Whereas D. After __________ Grandma tasted the spaghetti sauce, she declared that it needed more basil and salt. A. Unless B. Although C. Whereas D. After
  • 20. Quick Test, Part 2 Directions: In the items that follow, choose the sentence that expresses the thought most clearly and effectively and that has no errors in structure. Now try this type!
  • 21. Item 6 A. We decided to skip breakfast, for a spider crawled out of the cereal box. B. We decided to skip breakfast, and a spider crawled out of the cereal box. C. We decided to skip breakfast, so a spider crawled out of the cereal box. A. We decided to skip breakfast, for a spider crawled out of the cereal box. B. We decided to skip breakfast, and a spider crawled out of the cereal box. C. We decided to skip breakfast, so a spider crawled out of the cereal box.
  • 22. Item 7 A. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for dinner so that we had burned enough calories earlier at the gym. B. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for dinner because we had burned enough calories earlier at the gym. C. Although Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for dinner, we had burned enough calories earlier at the gym. A. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for dinner so that we had burned enough calories earlier at the gym. B. Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for dinner because we had burned enough calories earlier at the gym. C. Although Madison and I decided to eat ice cream for dinner, we had burned enough calories earlier at the gym.
  • 23. Item 8 A. Even though Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden retriever. B. Unless Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden retriever. C. Since Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden retriever. A. Even though Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden retriever. B. Unless Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden retriever. C. Since Hank vacuumed the rental car, he failed to remove all the hair of Bonkers, his golden retriever.
  • 24. Item 9 A. Bonkers retrieves anything round, but put away those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in them. B. Bonkers retrieves anything round, and put away those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in them. C. Bonkers retrieves anything round, so put away those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in them. A. Bonkers retrieves anything round, but put away those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in them. B. Bonkers retrieves anything round, and put away those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in them. C. Bonkers retrieves anything round, so put away those CDs if you don’t want teeth marks in them.
  • 25. Item 10 A. Andre mowed the lawn while Celia watched soap operas on television. B. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia watched soap operas on television. C. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia, on the other hand, watched soap operas on television. A. Andre mowed the lawn while Celia watched soap operas on television. B. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia watched soap operas on television. C. While Andre mowed the lawn Celia, on the other hand, watched soap operas on television.