Understanding Conjunctions and Their Functions

The video tutorial explains the use of conjunctions, focusing on coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. It introduces the FANBOYS acronym for coordinating conjunctions and the AWUBIS acronym for subordinating conjunctions. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to help students practice writing complex sentences, improving the flow and rhythm of their writing by connecting ideas effectively.

What is the primary function of a coordinating conjunction?

• To end a sentence

• To connect a dependent clause with an independent clause

• To introduce a new paragraph

• To connect similar parts of speech or related ideas

Which acronym helps remember the coordinating conjunctions?

• ROYGBIV

• AWUBIS

• FANBOYS

• PEMDAS

What does a subordinating conjunction connect?

• Two independent clauses

• A dependent clause with an independent clause

• Two unrelated ideas

• A noun with a verb

Which of the following is NOT part of the AWUBIS acronym?

• Since

• Because

• Although

• And

How does a subordinating conjunction affect the flow of a sentence?

• It disconnects ideas

• It makes the sentence longer

• It simplifies the sentence

• It makes the sentence more complex and rhythmic

What is the effect of using 'while' in a sentence?

• It shows a time relationship

• It indicates a cause

• It shows a contrast

• It ends a sentence

Which conjunction would best connect these sentences: 'I am excited. I am nervous.'?

• Or

• While

• Because

• And

What is the purpose of revising a narrative with subordinating conjunctions?

• To change the plot

• To make it longer

• To improve flow and rhythm

• To add more characters

What should you remember to include when a sentence starts with a subordinating conjunction?

• An exclamation mark

• A comma after the first clause

• A period

• A question mark

Why is it important to choose the correct subordinating conjunction?

• To add more words

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure clarity and correct relationship between ideas

• To make the sentence longer