Mastering the 7 Essential Conjunctions in English

This video tutorial by Mark focuses on the use of seven conjunctions: and, or, so, but, nor, yet, and for. It provides definitions and examples for each conjunction, illustrating their use in connecting ideas, contrasting clauses, indicating cause and effect, presenting choices, connecting negative ideas, giving reasons, and joining words or phrases. The video also includes a practical conversation segment to demonstrate the conjunctions in context. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and visit the website for additional resources.

Which conjunction is used to connect ideas that contrast each other?

• and

• so

• but

• or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of the conjunction 'yet'?

• To indicate a reason

• To introduce a surprising contradiction

• To connect similar ideas

• To present a choice

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction indicates a cause and effect relationship?

• but

• so

• for

• nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the conjunction 'or' do?

• Connects contrasting ideas

• Presents a choice

• Indicates a reason

• Joins similar ideas

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used to connect two negative ideas?

• and

• yet

• so

• nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of the conjunction 'for'?

• To indicate a reason

• To present a choice

• To connect similar ideas

• To introduce a contradiction

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are connected in some way?

• yet

• and

• or

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

In the conversation, why didn't the person do well on the exam?

• They were late

• They didn't study

• They were sick

• They didn't like the subject

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What does the person want to drink in the conversation?

• Juice

• Water

• Coffee or tea

• Soda

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

What are the two favorite fruits mentioned in the conversation?

• Oranges and grapes

• Apples and bananas

• Bananas and grapes

• Apples and oranges

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I