Understanding Conjunctions and Their Functions

The video tutorial introduces conjunctions, explaining their role as 'joining words' in sentences. It covers three types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating conjunctions, providing examples and usage tips. The tutorial also discusses the use of commas with conjunctions to clarify sentences. The video aims to enhance understanding of conjunctions, making sentence construction easier.

What is the primary function of conjunctions in sentences?

• To add more words

• To remove unnecessary words

• To connect words, phrases, and sentences

• To change the meaning of words

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• Or

• But

• Because

What acronym can help you remember coordinating conjunctions?

• BOYSFAN

• FANSBOY

• BOYFANS

• FANBOYS

Which pair of words is an example of correlative conjunctions?

• Either, Or

• For, Nor

• And, But

• Because, Since

In the sentence 'She not only won a gold medal but also a silver medal,' which words are the correlative conjunctions?

• Not only, but also

• She, medal

• Won, medal

• Gold, silver

What do subordinating conjunctions connect?

• Two independent clauses

• Two adjectives

• A dependent clause to an independent clause

• Two nouns

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Or

• And

• But

• Although

When should you use a comma with conjunctions?

• Always

• Never

• When there is a list of three or more items

• Only at the end of a sentence

In which situation is a comma not needed with conjunctions?

• When a dependent clause begins a sentence

• In a list of three or more items

• Between two independent clauses

• For short clauses

What is the role of conjunctions in sentence construction?

• To remove punctuation

• To confuse the reader

• To clarify sentence structure

• To make sentences longer