Exploring the Types of Conjunctions in English

The video tutorial explains the role of conjunctions in English sentences, categorizing them into coordinating, subordinating, and correlative types. Coordinating conjunctions, remembered by the mnemonic FANBOYS, join words, phrases, and independent clauses. Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent and independent clauses, while correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join similar elements. The video also debunks the myth that sentences cannot start with conjunctions, emphasizing their flexibility in sentence construction.

How many types of conjunctions are there in English?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• For

• Nor

• Because

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What mnemonic is used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

• CONNECT

• FANBOYS

• JOIN

• COORD

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Subordinating conjunctions connect which types of clauses?

• An independent and a dependent clause

• None of the above

• Two dependent clauses

• Two independent clauses

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Which example uses a subordinating conjunction?

• Not only is she smart, but also very kind.

• Either you start now or never.

• I didn't go out because it was raining.

• I like tea and coffee.

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Correlative conjunctions always come in what form?

• Singles

• Doubles

• Quadruples

• Triples

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Which pair is an example of correlative conjunctions?

• And/But

• Either/Or

• Because/Therefore

• Although/However

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Is it correct to start a sentence with a conjunction?

• Yes, always

• Yes, it's perfectly acceptable

• No, never

• Yes, but only in informal writing

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Which famous person was quoted about having a wonderful evening?

• Groucho Marx

• Oscar Wilde

• Winston Churchill

• Mark Twain

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