Topic 1

Remembering
1. It is the part of speech used as a “joiner” for words, phrases, or clauses in a particular
sentence. It links these words or groups of words together.
a. Subordinating Adverbs
b. Subordinating Clause
c. Conjunctive Phrase
d. Conjunctions
2. This type of conjunctions is used in linking two clauses together. Aside from the fact that
they introduce a dependent clause, subordinating conjunctions also describe the
relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause in the sentence.
a. Correlative conjunction
b. Subordinating conjunction
c. Coordinating conjunction
d. Conjunctive adverb
Analyzing
1. Which statements are true ?

I. A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within
a sentence. They act to connect the people, objects, time and locations of a sentence.

II. Prepositions are usually short words, and they are normally placed directly in front of
nouns.

III. several of the most frequently used words in all of English, such as of, to, for, with,
on and at, are prepositions.

IV. Explaining prepositions can seem complicated, but they are a common part of
language and most of us use them naturally without even thinking about it.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I,II,III and IV
D. I and IV
Topic 2
Remembering
 1. Logical connectors are used to join or connect two ideas that have a particular
relationship. Below are the relationships EXCEPT:

A.Sequential (time)
B.Reason and purpose
C.Adversative (opposition and/or unexpected result)
D.Evaluation
2. The words during, after, before, since, until and upon are examples of
A. Prepositions
B. Adjectives
C. Adverbs
D. Pronoun

Understanding
1. The words but, and and because are examples of ?
A. Phrase
B. Clause
C. Conjunctions
D. Conjunctive Phrase

2. What title best fits the statements below.

“We often use conjunctions in speech without realizing it. In writing, they can be
effectively used in lieu of starting a new sentence. The proper use of conjunctions allows
for more natural flow and rhythm in your writing. The improper use of conjunctions
often results in writing that sounds choppy and disjointed. Despite the frequency of
these conjunctions, their use still results in common ESL mistakes. There are seven
coordinating conjunctions in total and it is very likely you’ve heard all of them many
times today.”

A. Proper and Improper use of conjunctions

B. Significance of Conjunction
C. Facts about Conjunctions
D. Uses of Conjunctions