Using Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions

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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. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a coordinating conjunction 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. It has a subject and a verb.

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Give an example of a sentence with a coordinating conjunction and a comma.

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

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'I like apples and oranges.'

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The sentence is correct as it does not need a comma because it connects two items.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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Yes, the sentence is correct because it uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'but'.

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What is the rule for using commas with 'and'?

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You do not use a comma before 'and' when it connects two items in a list.

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Correct this sentence: 'We can go to the movies, or we can stay home.'

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The sentence is correct as it uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'or'.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'She likes to read, and she likes to write.'

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The sentence is correct because it uses a comma before 'and' to connect two independent clauses.

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Is this sentence correct? 'He is tall, and he is strong.'

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Yes, the sentence is correct because it uses a comma before 'and' to connect two independent clauses.