Using PERO, SINO, and SINO QUE in Spanish

The video tutorial explores the use of the conjunction 'but' in Spanish, focusing on three variations: 'pero', 'sino', and 'sino que'. 'Pero' is used when the first part of a sentence is positive and the second part is negative. 'Sino' is used when the sentence starts negatively and expresses a contradiction. 'Sino que' is similar to 'sino' but requires a complete sentence in the second part. The tutorial includes examples and concludes with a cultural reference to tacos.

What is the primary function of the word 'but' in a sentence?

• To introduce a new topic

• To combine elements of a sentence

• To end a sentence

• To ask a question

Which of the following is the most common way to say 'but' in Spanish?

• y

• sino

• sino que

• pero

When do we use 'pero' in a sentence?

• When the first part is negative and the second part is positive

• When both parts are positive

• When both parts are negative

• When the first part is positive and the second part is negative

What is the key characteristic of a sentence that uses 'sino'?

• It contains a list

• It starts with a positive element

• It starts with a negative element

• It ends with a question

In which scenario would you use 'sino'?

• To end a sentence

• To express a positive continuation

• To express a negative contradiction

• To introduce a new topic

What is the main difference between 'sino' and 'sino que'?

• There is no difference

• 'sino' requires a complete sentence, 'sino que' does not

• 'sino que' requires a complete sentence, 'sino' does not

• 'sino' is used for positive sentences, 'sino que' for negative

When using 'sino que', what must the second part of the sentence contain?

• A positive statement

• A complete sentence with a conjugated verb

• A question

• A list of items

Which conjunction would you use if the first part of the sentence is negative and the second part is a complete thought?

• pero

• sino que

• y

• sino

What is the most commonly used conjunction among 'pero', 'sino', and 'sino que'?

• sino que

• y

• pero

• sino

What is the recommended action to better understand the use of 'pero', 'sino', and 'sino que'?

• Go to Mexico, speak Spanish, and eat tacos

• Read a book

• Watch a movie

• Take a grammar test