Independent/Dependent Clauses, FANBOYS +Commas

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Independent clause example

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Heather ran home to watch her favorite show.

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Add a FANBOY: Marcella knew she had homework due after the game, ___ she completed it ahead of time.

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so

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Comma placement in: Leah baked cookies but they ended up being burnt.

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After 'cookies' and before 'but'

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Add a FANBOY: I really like the color red, ___ the color green.

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not, and, or

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Comma placement: Taylor was scared of scary movies yet she still watched them.

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After "movies" and before "yet"

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Independent clause example

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Leah blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

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Dependent clause example

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Michael didn't go.