Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Schools Division Office of Pagadian City
PAGADIAN CITY NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Banale, Pagadian City
ENGLISH 8
2ND Quarter

NAME: ____________________________________________________________ SECTION: __________ Date: Oct. 1, 2018

WORKSHEET No. 16 Topic: COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS (Grammar Focus)

Test I: WORK WITH COORDINATES

Read the sentence carefully and encircle the conjunction. Underline the words, phrases and
clauses it joins.

1. Philippines and Thailand are both Asian countries.

2. Thailand shifted from agriculture to manufacturing, so she gained a thirty percent economic
growth.3. Philippines, like Thailand, enjoys a tropical climate, so both are tourist destinations in
Asia.

4. The tourism sector is Thailand’s highest income generator and largest foreign exchange
contributor.

5. Thailand focused on food processing, but she developed heavily in export promotion.

6. Much of Thailand’s success was attributed to the growing independence of countries in the Asia
–Pacific Region and the shift to the area of manufacturing and tourism.

Test II COMBINE/FUSE Combine the following sentences below using the coordinate
conjunctions. Write your sentences in the blanks provided.

1. Most cars are now equipped with radial tires. The chances for common blowouts are reduced .

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2. The magazine contained only six articles .They were all about politics or sports.

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3. The meat was spoiled by the time I returned home .I had forgotten to put it in the refrigerator
when I left.

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4. Philippines and Thailand are members of the ASEAN. They work for unity, peace and progress
in the region.

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5. Both countries have diversity of culture. Their traditions and beliefs bring harmony and unity.

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