Commas with FANBOYS, Introductory, & SAWABI at the beginning

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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When should you add a comma before FANBOYS?

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You should add a comma before FANBOYS when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is an example of a sentence using FANBOYS correctly?

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you not add a comma before FANBOYS?

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Do not add a comma before FANBOYS when it connects two items in a list or when one part is not an independent clause.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause and provides context or background information.

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How do you punctuate an introductory phrase?

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You should place a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is an example of an introductory phrase?

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Looking out across the Savannah, I realized that everything the light touched was mine.

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What does SAWABI stand for?

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SAWABI is an acronym for the subordinating conjunctions: Since, Although, While, After, Because, If.