Commas and Coordinating Conjunctions

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using commas before coordinating conjunctions?
Back
Commas are used before coordinating conjunctions to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence, helping to clarify the relationship between the clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correctly punctuated sentence using a coordinating conjunction.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you not use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
Back
You should not use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two items in a series or when it connects two adjectives that describe the same noun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction connects equal parts of a sentence, while a subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.
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