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English
Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Using Clauses Appropriately and
Meaningfully

CO_Q1_ENGLISH 7_MODULE 8
English – Grade 8
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Quarter 1 – Module 8: Using Clauses Appropriately and Meaningfully
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

In writing, words play crucial role so you can express clearly what you think or how
you feel about people, places, events or experiences. Therefore, the words in the
sentence must be in the right order and are interrelated to make sense. Moreover, if
you understand how these words work in the sentences, you can use them
effectively to achieve a more mature and clearer writing.

Your deeper understanding of basic elements of sentences and using phrases can help
you in proceeding to the next topic.

 Learning Objectives
After working on the activities in the module you will be able to:
1. Define what a clause is
2. Identify the kinds of clauses and their functions
3. Construct meaningful sentences using clauses appropriately

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

At the end of this learning module, student is required to use skill in using clauses
appropriately and meaningfully.

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 What I Know

Before you take the test, take some time to recall what you learned previously.

Distinguishing Independent and Dependent Clauses

Copy the following sentences and identify each as dependent clause or

independent clause.

1. Although many argue, millions of people around the world could be exposed to
dangerous levels of heat stress.
2. Global warming will increase the chances of summer conditions that may be too
hot for humans to work in and it allows humans to face higher risk of decades-
long droughts.
3. The land warms up faster than the ocean.
4. Many people live in developing countries and they do jobs that expose them to
potentially life - threatening conditions.
5. When humans feel too much heat, it can become very serious.

(https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment)

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 Lesson
Using Clauses Appropriately
and Meaningfully

What’s In

In this part of the lesson, your previous knowledge on recognizing phrases and
sentences appropriately will be checked. Your learning about these concepts will
help you in using clauses correctly and meaningfully.

Notes to the Teacher

Learners’ interests shall be stimulated and they must pay

attention on how to use the clauses appropriately and
meaningfully. Their knowledge on the correct usage plays
a great role in understanding the current lesson and
writing complex sentences. Eventually, their
understanding guides them in writing effective and
accurate composition.

Instruction: Identify which of the groups of words are sentences and which are
phrases. Box ( ) the group of words if it refers to a phrase and underline (___)
it if it forms a sentence.

They were getting tired of city life To devour the food

Maddened with pain The monkey was wandering in
You have come just in time the forest
Stay here

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 What’s New

In the “What I Know” part of this module, you have been asked to recall your
understanding about types of clauses. Now, using your knowledge about the topic,
unscramble the letters to form the correct words - all are related to your idea about
clause and its types. Write the newly – formed words in your notebook.

1.

l e a c s u

2.

e d n e n p d e t

3.

i n e d n e n p d e t

4.

c o n g a t i o d r i n

5.

s u n g b r o i d i n a t

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 What is It

What words have you discovered and learned from the word game you answered
earlier on? Are they familiar to you? In the previous lesson, you have been helped to
understand the uses of phrases and how they are different from sentences. This time,
let’s find out how to use clauses appropriately and meaningfully in sentences.
Along with learning clause and its kinds, take time to read and appreciate the given
examples excerpted from a Filipino tale about friendship.

I hope you will enjoy our learning journey. Let’s go!

A clause contains both a subject

and a predicate. It has two types:
independent clause and dependent
clause.

Again, you must recall that a phrase does not have both a subject and a verb,
therefore, it is not a complete sentence.

Now, unlike a phrase, a clause contains a subject and a predicate that acts as a
sentence or cannot make sense standing on its own.

Let us highlight the difference:

 After putting away enough food for his companions and himself, he put
the rice on the stove. (phrase)
 After he put away enough food for his companions and himself, he put
the rice on the stove. (clause)

An INDEPENDENT CLAUSE is a group of words that contains both a subject and

a predicate. It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
Hence, you write an independent clause every time you write a simple sentence.

It can also be combined with a dependent clause or another independent clause to

make a more interesting and complex sentence.

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Examples:

 A monkey a dog, and a carabao were getting tired of city life.

 The carabao began to fry the meat.
 The Bungisngis, a large strong man, heard the noise of the frying.
 The monkey and the dog saw that everything was in disorder in their house.
 The dog could not cry to his companions for help.
 The Bungisngis gladly accepted the food offered by the monkey.

What if we have two independent clauses? Can we combine them?

Yes, two independent clauses can be joined into one sentence.

There are two types of words that can be used to connect two main or independent
clauses: using a comma and a coordinating conjunctions and independent marker
words.

1. Coordinating conjunctions coordinate or join two or more sentences, main

clauses, words, or other parts of speech. Also known as coordinators,
coordinating conjunctions are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main
clauses.
Examples:

 A monkey a dog, and a carabao were getting tired of city life, so they decided
to go to the forest to hunt.
 The carabao began to fry the meat, so his friends would have food when they
got home.
 The Bungisngis, a large strong man, heard the noise of the frying, and he
went up to the carabao.
 The monkey and the dog were upset, for they saw that everything was in
disorder in their house.
 The dog was attacked by Bungisngis, yet he could not cry to his companions
for help.
 The Bungisngis gladly accepted the food offered by the monkey, and he
began to devour it.

Notice how the simple sentences above have been transformed into compound
sentences using coordinating conjunctions.

The English language has seven coordinating conjunctions, just remember the
acronym FANBOYS:

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 Conjunction Function Sentence
Explains reason or purpose (just I go to the park every
For
like "because") Sunday, for I long to see
his face.
Adds one thing to another I like to read, and I write
And
faithfully in my journal
every night.
Used to present an alternative I neither love nor hate to
Nor
negative idea to an already stated watch TV.
negative idea
Shows contrast Television is a wonderful
But
escape, but it interferes
with my writing.
Presents an alternative or a choice Would you rather read a
Or
book or watch a good TV
show?
Introduces a contrasting idea that I always take a book to
Yet
follows the preceding idea logically the beach, yet I never
(similar to "but") seem to turn a single
page.
Indicates effect, result or I like to read, so my
So
consequence grammar is always
accurate.

2. Independent Marker Word

An independent marker word is a connecting word used at the beginning of an
independent clause. These words can always begin a sentence that can stand alone.
When the second independent clause in a sentence has an independent marker word,
a semicolon is needed before the independent marker word.

Examples:

 The Bungisngis saw the three animals cooking; however, he did not dare
attack all three of them.
 The monkey sent Bungisngis tumbling into the pit; moreover, he filled the
pit with soil so that the Bungisngis was buried with no solemnity.
 Spare me and I will give up my place to you; also, I will give you the best
which the King has given me.

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Some common independent markers are:

also, consequently, furthermore, however, moreover, nevertheless,

and therefore.

A DEPENDENT CLAUSE (or subordinate clause) is a clause that cannot stand

alone because it does not express a complete thought. It needs to be attached to an
independent clause to make its meaning complete.

Examples:

 The monkey gladly invited the Bungisngis to eat the food when he came.
 The monkey was not inclined to tell the truth to his friends, however, he
finally told them that the Bungisngis was buried near the stove.
 The foolish and curious dog and carabao began to dig up the grave because
they wanted to see the Bungisngis dead.
 The Bunngisngis was still alive, consequently, he killed the dog and carabao.

In the examples, the dependent clauses are those that are underlined.

Notice that the dependent clause cannot express a complete thought without
the presence of an independent (main) clause.

Connecting dependent and independent clauses

Subordinating conjunctions allow writers to construct complex sentences, which

have an independent clause and a subordinate (or dependent) clause. Either clause
can come first.

Some common subordinating conjunctions are:

after although as (as if) because before even

though if in order that rather than
since so that than that
though unless until when whenever
whereas whether while

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 What’s More

Activity 1: Write IC if the statement is independent clause and DC if it is

dependent clause.

1 Whenever the animals cooked their food

2. The Bungisngis ate all the food and disappeared.
3. However the monkey climbed up a tree and he escaped
4. The Bungisngis accepted the position offered by the monkey.
5. The bees buzzed about him and punished him for his curiosity.
6. Maddened with pain, the Bungisngis went in search of the monkey.
7. Because the Bungisngis was pleased with beautiful colors of the belt
8. After he put the belt around the body of the Bungisngsi
9. While the monkey was playing with a snake
10. If the monkey would give the Bungisngis the belt

Activity 2: Match the sentence in column A with the sentence in column B to

construct a complete sentence.

Column A Column B

1. The beach is a lot of fun A. and the test is on Friday.

2. A group of women went to the movie B. but I forgot to bring my shopping

list.
3. I went to the store C. but I need to rest.
4. He went to the theme park D. and he went on all the rides.
5. I really wanted potato soup E. but the café does not serve any
soup.
6. Today is Thursday F. and they agreed it was enjoyable.
7. She had just bought two gorgeous G. so she needed to get matching
dresses shoes.
8.I really want to see the game H. but the mall is having a huge sale
today.
9. I went to the Land Transportation I. for Frank brought the main dish.
Office today

10. Monica brought the drinks J. and I took the written driving test.

K. yet the mountains are better.

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 What I Have Learned

CONGRATULATIONS! You have done

a great job. I believe that you have a
clear idea now on how to use clauses
appropriately and meaningfully.
Complete the statements below to
show how much you have learned
from this lesson. Ready? Okay!

Activity 3: Fill in the missing word/s in the blank. Choose the correct answer from
the list in the box.

clause coordinating

dependent subordinating

independent marker word

1. ______________ expresses a complete thought because it has the a subject and a

predicate.
2. _________________ conjunctions join two or more sentences, independent clauses,
or phrases that are of equal grammatical rank.
3. ________________ conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent
clauses.
4. “Although it is not safe to go out of the house” is an example of _________________
clause.
5. “Whether we like it or not, we are required to adapt to the new normal life” , is an
example of _________________ clause.

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 What I Can Do

This lockdown period has given you more time and opportunities to do things which
you have always wanted to do or like to do more. It makes sense to be productive
during this time and do things that are meaningful to you. The following are
productive activities that you can do.

Activity 4: Complete the following statements by writing the appropriate

subordinating conjunctions. Choices are found in the box.

although whether when if however but while

Read a Book
1. _____________ you prefer fiction or non-fiction, buy yourself some books and
start reading them. 2. _____________ others find this activity boring, books exercise
the brain, build our vocabularies, lowers stress and also enhances the imagination.

Meditate
Meditation is one of the best things you can do right now to relieve stress and
improve your wellbeing. It’s important to be mindful of your surroundings as well
as your wellbeing 3. ________ in quarantine, and meditation might help you get a
bit of peace of mind.

Attend to the garden

Tidying up your garden, repainting your fences and any other jobs that need doing
in your garden can be done over a period of time 4. ________ you feel like it.

Start a DIY project

5. __________ gardening in your free time sounds appealing, go one step further and
start a DIY project.

Catch up on your sleep

Doing some of activities will help you sleep naturally, 6. __________ ensure that you
are going to bed at a reasonable time.

Source: https://www.orientation.agency/insights/productive-things-to-do-at-home-or-in-quarantine

Great job! It seems you have a better understanding of the lesson.

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 Assessment

Activity 5: Complete the independent clause by choosing the correct coordinating

or subordinating conjunction inside the parentheses.

(Although, So) 1.______ it was very long, the movie was still enjoyable.

(Yet, because) 2. You should take your car in for a service _________ it's starting to
make weird noises.

(Even though, eventually) 3. The actor was happy he got a part in a movie________
the part was small.

(When, After) 4. ______ the flood, there were destructions anywhere in the place.

(So, as) 5. The museum was very interesting, _______ I expected.

Activity 6: Combine the two sentences using an appropriate coordinating or

subordinating conjunction.

The crow and the hungry dog

6. a. A dog was once lost in the forest by hunters.

b. He wandered through the forest in search of something to eat.
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
7. a. The dog became very weak and thin.
b. He had not tasted anything except water, for several days.
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

8.a. The dog was walking listlessly under the trees.

b. He saw a crow that had a piece of meat in his beak.
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

9.a. Looking up, the dog sat on its legs.

b. He asked the crow to give him a piece of meat.

_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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10.a. The crow opened his beak and laughed.

b. The piece of meat which he had fell to the ground.

_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

11.a. The hungry dog greedily picked the meat up.

b. He laughed at the poor crow.

_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

12a. The crow flew away.

b. He was really distressed of the loss of the meat.

_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Additional Activities

You are being interviewed by a local media about the COVID -19 pandemic that
presently affects our way of life. For every question, you are asked to provide a brief
and clear answer, applying everything you learned about our lesson on clauses.

Question 1: How does the pandemic affect your education so far?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Question 2: How do you protect yourself and your family from the threat of the
virus?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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Question 3: As a student, what do you think are the advantages of the stay-at-
home policy of the government?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Question 4: Are you in favor that the country will be placed into a stricter lockdown
again due to the increasing COVID-19 cases?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Question 5: As a student, what can you do to help your family and your
community lessen the challenges and burden brought about by the
pandemic?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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What I Can Do
Activity 4
1. whether
2. although
3. while
4. when
5. if
6. but
What I Have Learned What’s More
Activity 3
Activity 1
1. clause
1. DC 6. IC
2. coordinating
2. IC 7. DC
3. subordinating
3. IC 8. DC
4. dependent
4. IC 9. DC
5. independent
5. IC 10. DC
Activity 2
1. K 6. A
2. F 7. G
3. B 8. C
4. D 9. J
5. E 10. I
What’s New What I Know
1. clause
1. dependent clause
2. dependent
2. independent clause
3. independent
3. independent clause
4. coordinating
4. independent clause
5.
5. dependent clause
subordinating
Answer Key
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Activity 6 (Possible answers) Assessment
6. A dog was once lost in the forest by hunters, so Activity 5
he wandered through the forest in search of
something to eat. 1. although
7.Because he had not tasted anything except 2. because
water for several days, the dog became weak and 3. even though
thin.
4. after
8. While the dog was walking listlessly under the
trees, he saw a crow that had a piece of meat in 5. as
his beak.
9.Looking up, the dog sat on its legs and he
asked the crow to give him a piece of meat.
10. The crow opened his beak and laughed, so
the piece of meat which he had fell to the ground.
11. After the hungry dog greedily picked the meat
up, he laughed at the poor crow.
12. The crow flew away because he was really
distressed of the loss of the meat.
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Difference between phrase and clause. (2020, January 25). Key Differences.

https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-phrase-and-clause.html.

Fact sheet Direct Speech and Reported Speech. [Ebook]. Retrieved 02 June 2020

from http://www.dorcan.co.uk/media/literacy/Parts_of_Speech/Parts_of_Speech-

Fact_Sheet_Direct_Speech_and_Reported_Speech.pdf

Fabella, M.,Lacia, F., Libunao, L. (2008). The Literatures of the Philippines

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Rubens, P. (2002). Science and Technical Writing: A Manual Style (2 nd ed.).Taylor &

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