Understanding Conjunctions and Punctuation

Lisa introduces the importance of writing skills and punctuation in English. She explains the common struggle with comma usage and provides a test to assess knowledge. The video covers rules for restrictive and non-restrictive clauses, subordinating and coordinating conjunctions, and offers examples to clarify these concepts. Lisa concludes with recommended resources for further learning.

Why is good punctuation important in writing?

• It is not necessary for native speakers.

• It is only important for academic writing.

• It makes writing more understandable.

• It helps in speaking fluently.

What is the main focus of the test described in the video?

• Spoken English skills

• Vocabulary building

• Grammar rules

• Comma usage

In the sentence 'The students who study hard for the test will get an A', why are no commas needed?

• Commas are never used with 'who'.

• The sentence is too short.

• The relative clause is non-essential.

• The relative clause is essential.

What type of relative clause is 'who is a dentist' in the sentence 'My uncle, who is a dentist, lives in New York'?

• Essential

• Non-restrictive

• Restrictive

• Dependent

When is a comma needed before 'because' in a sentence?

• When 'because' is at the end of a sentence.

• When 'because' starts the sentence.

• A comma is never needed before 'because'.

• When 'because' is in the middle of a sentence.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Whenever

• And

• Although

What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

• Use a comma only if they join two independent clauses.

• Use a comma if they start a sentence.

• Never use a comma before them.

• Always use a comma before them.

Which book is recommended for learning punctuation rules?

• The Elements of Style

• The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

• English Grammar in Use

• Punctuation for Dummies