Understanding Conjunctions in English

The video tutorial introduces conjunctions as words that join sentences and words. It provides examples using 'and', 'or', and 'but' to demonstrate how conjunctions can simplify language by connecting ideas. The tutorial emphasizes the role of conjunctions in making English easier to understand and use.

What is the main purpose of conjunctions?

• To separate words

• To join words and sentences

• To replace nouns

• To describe actions

Which word can be used to join the sentences: 'Crow has an apple' and 'Crow has an orange'?

• So

• Or

• But

• And

What is the result of using 'and' in the sentence: 'Crow has an apple and an orange'?

• It separates the sentences

• It combines the sentences into one

• It changes the meaning of the sentences

• It makes the sentences longer

Which conjunction would you use to join two similar ideas?

• But

• Yet

• And

• Or

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

• It offers a choice

• It contrasts ideas

• It separates ideas

• It combines ideas

Which conjunction would you use to offer a choice between two options?

• And

• So

• But

• Or

How does the sentence change when using 'or': 'Jojo can go to the circus or to the astrologer'?

• It contrasts two ideas

• It combines two actions

• It offers a choice between two options

• It emphasizes one option

Which conjunction is used to offer alternatives?

• And

• But

• Or

• Nor

Which conjunction is used to show contrast between two ideas?

• And

• Or

• So

• But

What is the effect of using 'but' in the sentence: 'Third is big but kitty is small'?

• It combines two similar ideas

• It shows a contrast between two ideas

• It offers a choice between two options

• It emphasizes the first idea