Exploring Coordinating Conjunctions in English Grammar

Exploring Coordinating Conjunctions in English Grammar

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Olivia Brooks

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

08:29

The video tutorial explains coordinating conjunctions, which join words, phrases, or independent clauses. It introduces the FANBOYS mnemonic to remember the seven conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. The tutorial covers how conjunctions join nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives, and discusses comma usage in lists and independent clauses. It also explains joining phrases without commas and using conjunctive adverbs like 'however' and 'moreover' with semicolons and commas. The video concludes with a summary of these rules.

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What is the mnemonic used to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions?

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Which of the following pairs of words are joined by a coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'He ate pizza and chips'?

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In the sentence 'She sang and danced in the pouring rain', which parts of speech are joined by the coordinating conjunction?

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When joining phrases with coordinating conjunctions, do you need to use a comma before the conjunction?

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What is an independent clause?

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When joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, where should the comma be placed?

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Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?

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How should you punctuate a sentence when using a conjunctive adverb to join two independent clauses?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunctive adverb?

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What is the difference between British and American English regarding the use of the Oxford comma?

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