The video tutorial teaches how to make writing more concise by combining simple sentences into compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions. It introduces the acronym FANBOYS to remember conjunctions and focuses on 'and', 'but', and 'so'. The tutorial explains the structure of simple sentences, identifying subjects and predicates, and provides examples. It includes exercises to practice combining sentences and revises a draft about a soccer tournament to demonstrate the process. The lesson concludes with a final example and encourages students to apply the learned techniques to their writing.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

• For, Also, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Neither, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Which part of a sentence tells us what the subject is doing?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Predicate

• Conjunction

What is necessary to form a compound sentence?

• A coordinating conjunction and a comma

• Two subjects

• Two predicates

• A subject and a verb

In the sentence 'She enjoys running, and he enjoys walking', what is the role of 'and'?

• It is a predicate

• It is a subject

• It is a verb

• It is a coordinating conjunction

Which coordinating conjunction would best combine the sentences: 'Megan likes to listen to music on the radio. Preston prefers to play a game on his iPod'?

• Or

• And

• So

• But

What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Period

Which coordinating conjunction is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship?

• So

• And

• But

• Or