Understanding Conjunctions and Their Functions

The video tutorial explains the differences between the coordinating conjunctions 'but' and 'yet'. It provides examples to illustrate their correct usage, emphasizing that 'but' shows contrast while 'yet' indicates an unexpected or contradictory outcome. The tutorial concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the main focus of the video?

• The difference between 'and' and 'or'.

• The difference between 'but' and 'yet'.

• The difference between 'for' and 'nor'.

• The difference between 'so' and 'because'.

In the sentence 'He has lived in the U.S for 20 years ___ he isn’t fluent in English', which conjunction is suitable?

• Yet

• But

• Nor

• And

How many coordinating conjunctions are there in English?

• Seven

• Six

• Eight

• Five

Which conjunction is used to show contrast?

• But

• Nor

• And

• So

What is the acronym used to remember the coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• BOYSFAN

• FANSBOY

• BOYFANS

Which conjunction is used to show a result or effect?

• For

• Nor

• So

• Yet

What is the function of the conjunction 'for'?

• To show contrast

• To show contradiction

• To give reason

• To offer choices

Which conjunction is used to add negative information?

• But

• Or

• Nor

• And

What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

• To show contrast

• To add information

• To offer choices

• To show contradiction

Which conjunction is used to add information?

• Yet

• Nor

• And

• But