Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions and Prepositions

This video tutorial explains the difference between subordinating conjunctions and prepositions. It introduces subordinating conjunctions using the acronym 'I saw a wabub' and provides examples in sentences. The video also covers prepositions, explaining their role in indicating position, time, or movement. Some words can function as both prepositions and conjunctions, depending on their use in a sentence. The tutorial includes practice questions to help viewers identify these grammatical elements, with answers provided for self-assessment. Additional resources are available on the Twinkle website.

What is the primary role of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To indicate the time of an event

• To describe the position of an object

• To connect two independent clauses

• To begin a subordinate clause and link it to the main clause

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• With

• Although

• Because

• Until

What does the acronym 'I saw a wabub' help you remember?

• Parts of speech

• Rules of grammar

• Common subordinating conjunctions

• Types of prepositions

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• On

• Although

• In

• With

Which of the following is a function of a preposition?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To describe an action

• To indicate the position, time, or movement

• To begin a subordinate clause

In the sentence 'The train ticket is cheaper after 10 am', what role does 'after' play?

• Adjective

• Preposition

• Subordinating conjunction

• Adverb

Which of the following is NOT a function of a preposition?

• Indicating movement

• Connecting two clauses

• Indicating position

• Indicating time

Which of the following is a characteristic of a preposition?

• It describes an action

• It connects two independent clauses

• It indicates the relationship between a noun and another word

• It begins a subordinate clause

Which of the following words can function as both a preposition and a conjunction?

• Since

• With

• Before

• On

In the sentence 'Until the ice melts, you should be careful where you are walking', how is 'until' used?

• As an adjective

• As a subordinating conjunction

• As a preposition

• As an adverb