Sentence Comprehension: CONJUNCTIONS {and, but, so}

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of reading comprehension and introduces conjunctions as a tool to enhance understanding. It explains the meanings of 'and', 'but', and 'so', providing examples to illustrate their use. The tutorial includes practice exercises to help learners apply these conjunctions in sentences, highlighting their role in connecting ideas and contrasting or showing results.

Why is it important to understand conjunctions in sentences?

• They are only used in complex sentences.

• They are used to start sentences.

• They make sentences longer.

• They help in connecting words and phrases.

What does the conjunction 'and' signify in a sentence?

• It shows a contrast between ideas.

• It introduces a new topic.

• It indicates a result or reason.

• It connects similar ideas.

Which sentence correctly uses the conjunction 'and'?

• I was tired, or I went to bed.

• I was tired, so I went to bed.

• I was tired, and I went to bed.

• I was tired, but I went to bed.

What is the purpose of the conjunction 'but' in a sentence?

• To list items.

• To connect similar ideas.

• To indicate a result.

• To show a contrast or difference.

Choose the sentence that uses 'but' correctly.

• I wanted to go, but I stayed home.

• I wanted to go, and I stayed home.

• I wanted to go, or I stayed home.

• I wanted to go, so I stayed home.

What does the conjunction 'so' indicate in a sentence?

• A new topic.

• A list of items.

• A result or reason.

• A contrast between ideas.

Which sentence correctly uses the conjunction 'so'?

• It was raining, but I took an umbrella.

• It was raining, so I took an umbrella.

• It was raining, and I took an umbrella.

• It was raining, or I took an umbrella.