Using Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

The video tutorial introduces conjunctions, focusing on coordinating and subordinating types. Coordinating conjunctions connect words, equal sentence parts, or main clauses, using examples like 'and' and 'but'. Subordinating conjunctions link main and subordinate clauses, with examples such as 'because' and 'until'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of conjunctions in creating smooth, grammatically correct sentences and provides exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of conjunctions in sentences?

• To replace nouns

• To connect parts of a sentence

• To describe actions

• To add emphasis to words

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• But

• And

• Or

How many coordinating conjunctions are there?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with two main clauses joined without a conjunction

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

• A sentence that is too long

• A sentence with too many conjunctions

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• She likes apples, she likes oranges.

• She likes apples or she likes oranges.

• She likes apples and she likes oranges.

• She likes apples but she likes oranges.

What do subordinating conjunctions connect?

• A main clause and a subordinate clause

• Any two sentences

• Two subordinate clauses

• Two main clauses

Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

• Or

• Because

• And

• But

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'She was happy because she won the prize.'

• She

• Happy

• Won

• Because

What is the role of a subordinate clause in a sentence?

• It provides additional information to the main clause

• It is always at the beginning of a sentence

• It replaces the main clause

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence

Which sentence uses both a coordinating and a subordinating conjunction?

• He ran fast because he was late.

• Although it was raining, we went outside and played.

• I like tea and coffee.

• She is smart, but she is lazy.