Mastering Subordinating Conjunctions in Sentence Structure

The video tutorial introduces the concept of using AWUBIS words to create complex sentences. It begins by explaining the structure of a simple sentence, highlighting the need for a subject, verb, and complete thought. The tutorial then demonstrates how to use AWUBIS words as openers to form complex sentences, emphasizing the importance of a comma after the opener. Various examples are provided to illustrate the use of AWUBIS words like 'after', 'although', 'as', 'when', 'while', 'until', 'because', 'before', 'if', and 'since'. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to practice writing sentences using these words.

What are the three essential components of a simple sentence?

• Subject, verb, and object

• Subject, verb, and complete thought

• Subject, verb, and adverb

• Subject, verb, and adjective

Why is the phrase 'because she likes food' not a complete sentence?

• It is not a complete thought

• It lacks a subject

• It lacks an object

• It lacks a verb

What punctuation is needed after an opener in a sentence?

• Period

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Comma

Which of the following is an example of a sentence with an AWUBIS word?

• Sally eats because she likes food.

• Sally eats.

• Sally eats food.

• Because she likes food, Sally eats.

Which AWUBIS word fits in the sentence: '____ she gets home from school, Sally eats.'?

• Since

• Although

• If

• After

Which AWUBIS word fits in the sentence: '____ she is walking to the bus, Sally eats.'?

• Until

• As

• Before

• Since

Which AWUBIS word fits in the sentence: '____ she loves food, Sally eats.'?

• Because

• If

• When

• While

Which AWUBIS word fits in the sentence: '____ it is time for bed, Sally eats.'?

• As

• Since

• Although

• Until

What does the word 'AWUBIS' help you remember?

• A list of verbs

• A list of adjectives

• A list of conjunctions

• A list of prepositions

What should you do after watching the video?

• Write sentences with only verbs

• Write sentences with only subjects

• Write sentences with AWUBIS words

• Write sentences without openers