Conjunctions and Commas

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a type of adverb that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'moreover'.

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Which word is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

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After is NOT a conjunctive adverb.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'Alex wanted to buy a new video game, so he decided to make some money by babysitting his cousins.'

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This sentence is correct because it properly uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'so'.

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What punctuation is used to connect two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb?

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A semicolon (;) is used before the conjunctive adverb and a comma (,) follows it.

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Fill in the blank: 'We wanted to go to Portugal; ______________ we went to Brazil.'

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instead,

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What is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be placed before the coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Is the sentence 'My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.' correct or incorrect?

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Correct.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).