Commas with conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of using commas with conjunctions?

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Commas are used with conjunctions to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'and' as a conjunction.

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I like apples, and my brother likes oranges.

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When should you use a comma before 'but'?

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You should use a comma before 'but' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to use 'or' in a sentence?

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You can use 'or' to present alternatives, and a comma is used before 'or' when connecting two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'so' as a conjunction.

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I was tired, so I went to bed early.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence? 'I wanted to play outside but it started to rain.'

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.

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How do you correctly use 'yet' in a sentence?

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You can use 'yet' to show contrast, and it should be preceded by a comma when connecting 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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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When do you not need a comma before a conjunction?

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You do not need a comma before a conjunction when it connects two words or phrases, not independent clauses.