Exploring Subordinating Conjunctions in SWABI

Mr. Goody Grammar introduces subordinating conjunctions, explaining their role in forming dependent clauses. The video covers the SWABI acronym to remember key conjunctions and demonstrates how to punctuate sentences with them. Viewers are encouraged to practice creating sentences using these conjunctions.

What is the main topic of the video introduced by Mr. Goody Grammar?

• Subordinating Conjunctions

• Grammar Basics

• Coordinating Conjunctions

• Punctuation Rules

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that can stand alone

• A clause that depends on the rest of the sentence for its meaning

• A phrase without a subject and verb

• A complete sentence

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dependent clause?

• It is also called a subordinate clause

• It starts an idea but doesn't finish it

• It can stand alone as a sentence

• It has a subject and a verb

What does the 'S' in the SWABI acronym stand for?

• Since

• So

• Such

• Soon

Which word is synonymous with 'when' in the SWABI acronym?

• Considering

• During

• Assuming

• Later

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

• To end a sentence

• To link two independent clauses

• To link a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To start a new paragraph

In a sentence starting with a dependent clause, what punctuation is needed before the independent clause?

• A period

• A semicolon

• A comma

• No punctuation

Which sentence structure does NOT require a comma between the clauses?

• Dependent clause followed by independent clause

• Neither require a comma

• Independent clause followed by dependent clause

• Both require a comma

Identify the error in the sentence: 'Because my pet lion attacked the mailman no one received their mail.'

• Missing period at the end

• Incorrect use of 'because'

• Missing comma after 'mailman'

• No error

What should you do if your sentence starts with a dependent clause?

• Use a semicolon to separate it from the independent clause

• Use a comma to separate it from the independent clause

• Use a period to separate it from the independent clause

• No punctuation is needed