Understanding Conjunctions

The video tutorial introduces conjunctions, which are words used to join parts of a sentence. It covers three types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of speech and can be remembered using the acronym FANBOYS. Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join equal grammatical elements. Subordinating conjunctions make a clause dependent on another, expressing various relationships. The tutorial explains how conjunctions create either loose or tight connections between clauses, providing examples for each type.

What is the primary function of conjunctions in a sentence?

• To modify verbs

• To express emotions

• To join words or parts of a sentence

• To describe nouns

Which acronym helps remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• BRIGHT

• LIGHTS

• SMART

Which conjunction is used to join two phrases in the sentence: 'We better finish lunch soon or we will be late for the meeting'?

• And

• Yet

• Or

• But

What type of conjunctions are 'either...or' and 'neither...nor'?

• Conjunctive adverbs

• Correlative conjunctions

• Subordinating conjunctions

• Coordinating conjunctions

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• But

• Or

• Because

• And

What effect does a subordinating conjunction have on a clause?

• It makes the clause independent

• It turns the clause into a question

• It makes the clause dependent on another clause

• It changes the tense of the clause

Which conjunction creates a loose connection between clauses?

• And

• So

• Although

• Because

In the sentence 'I haven't exercised lately, so I have started gaining weight', what does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

• A contrast

• A sequence

• A reason

• A choice

Which of the following conjunctions would create a tight connection between clauses?

• Yet

• Because

• Or

• And

What is the main difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions join unequal parts, subordinating join equal parts

• Coordinating conjunctions join equal parts, subordinating create dependency

• Coordinating conjunctions express time, subordinating express reason

• Coordinating conjunctions are always used in pairs, subordinating are not