Connecting Thoughts with Because and But

The video tutorial explores the use of conjunctions, particularly 'because' and 'but', to connect ideas in sentences. It begins with an introduction to polar bears and their habitat, then explains how conjunctions function similarly to snaps that connect parts of a coat. Through examples and practice exercises, viewers learn to enhance their writing by using conjunctions to add detail and clarity. The tutorial concludes with practical applications in writing about polar bears.

What is the primary function of conjunctions in a sentence?

• To add more words

• To connect thoughts

• To change the tense

• To remove punctuation

Which conjunction would you use to explain why something happens?

• But

• Because

• Or

• And

In the sentence 'Jenny borrowed the binoculars because she wanted to see the whales', what role does 'because' play?

• It introduces a new idea

• It shows a contrast

• It ends the sentence

• It provides a reason

How can the sentence 'Jenny used the binoculars' be expanded using 'but'?

• But she didn't like them

• But she lost them

• But she still didn't see the whales

• But she found them heavy

Why does Eric put the camera in his backpack?

• To take photos of the Northern Lights

• To keep it safe

• To show it to his friends

• To sell it later

In Latiffa's sentence, 'The polar bear has thick fur because it lives in the icy-cold Arctic', what does 'because' indicate?

• A question

• A sequence

• A reason

• A contrast

What conjunction would best connect the sentences 'Polar bears travel many miles. They need to find food'?

• Because

• But

• Or

• And