GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Compound Sentences - Explained

The video tutorial explains how conjunctions are used to link two ideas in a sentence. It highlights 'and' as a common conjunction and provides an example involving a dog to illustrate its use.

What is the primary function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To indicate a question

• To express a strong emotion

• To describe a noun

• To link two ideas

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction?

• Because

• Or

• Quickly

• And

Which word is commonly used as a conjunction to connect similar ideas?

• But

• Or

• And

• Yet

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

• It changes the subject

• It adds emphasis

• It creates a pause

• It links ideas smoothly

In the example 'there was a dog and it was big', what role does 'and' play?

• It ends the sentence

• It introduces a new topic

• It connects two related ideas

• It contrasts two different ideas