Commas Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

Does the sentence require a comma before 'and'? The ballerina was slender and strong.

Back

No, no comma needed; only one clause is independent.

Front

A conjunction is...

Back

A word that connects clauses or coordinates words.

Front

Correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction:

Back

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Front

Correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction:

Back

She really is a beautiful girl, but nobody likes a compulsive liar.

Front

Correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction:

Back

I am planning a trip to Europe, and my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

Front

Gabriel ran fast, _________ he still did not win the race.

Back

but

Front

Combine: Do you want to order pizza? Should I make spaghetti?

Back

or

Front

Acronym for coordinating conjunctions?

Back

FANBOYS

Front

Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

Back

but

Front

Acronym FANBOYS stands for:

Back

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.