Commas with adjectives, fanboys, dependent clauses

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma with adjectives?

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Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun. Example: "The tall, dark, handsome stranger."

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What are FANBOYS?

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

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When do you use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction?

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Use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction when it connects two independent clauses. Example: "I wanted to go, but it was raining."

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a dependent clause?

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If the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, use a comma. Example: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

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Where does the comma go in this sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog and the dog barks."?

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The comma goes before 'and': "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, and the dog barks."

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What is the rule for commas in a series?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. Example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

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When is a comma not needed before 'and'?

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A comma is not needed before 'and' when it connects two items in a simple list. Example: "I like apples and oranges."

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What is an example of a sentence with a correctly placed comma?

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