Commas with FANBOYS

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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 a FANBOYS conjunction?

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You should add a comma before a FANBOYS 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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Yes, this sentence is correct because it uses a comma before the FANBOYS conjunction 'but' to connect two independent clauses.

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Is this sentence correct? 'Tyler and I bought a few presents for our best friend’s birthday.'

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No, this sentence is correct without a comma because it does not contain a FANBOYS conjunction connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using commas with FANBOYS?

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Commas with FANBOYS help clarify the relationship between two independent clauses and improve sentence readability.

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When do you not need a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction?

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You do not need a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction when it connects two items in a list or when it connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Is this sentence correct? 'Jenna and I hoped to go surfing, and my mom wanted to read a book.'

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

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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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Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a comma with FANBOYS.

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Example: 'I wanted to eat pizza, but my friend wanted sushi.'