Exploring the Types of Conjunctions

The video tutorial introduces conjunctions, which are words that join words, phrases, or clauses. It covers three types of conjunctions: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating. Coordinating conjunctions connect equal elements and can be remembered using the acronym FANBOYS. Correlative conjunctions come in pairs and join equal elements. Subordinating conjunctions link dependent clauses to independent clauses. The video includes examples and an activity to identify conjunctions in sentences.

What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

• To modify verbs

• To join words, phrases, or clauses

• To describe nouns

• To express emotions

Which conjunction is used in the sentence: 'The dog scratched and panted'?

• nor

• or

• but

• and

What does the 'F' in the FANBOYS acronym stand for?

• For

• From

• Far

• Few

Which conjunction indicates a reason or cause?

• nor

• for

• but

• and

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'Please print or type the information on the application form.'

• and

• or

• but

• nor

Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

• either, or

• and, but

• so, yet

• for, nor

Complete the sentence: 'Not only is he a great singer, but he is also an ____.'

• athlete

• dancer

• actor

• painter

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that joins two sentences

• A clause that modifies a noun

• A clause that does not express a complete thought

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence

Which subordinating conjunction is used in the sentence: 'I jumped when the fire alarm went off'?

• because

• if

• when

• although

In the sentence 'It was snowing outside, so we stayed indoors,' what does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

• Contrast

• Result

• Addition

• Reason