Commas with FANBOYS

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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 should you use a comma with FANBOYS?

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A comma should be used 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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Example of a sentence using FANBOYS correctly with a comma.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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When do you NOT use a comma with FANBOYS?

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Do not use a comma when the FANBOYS conjunction connects two items in a list or when it connects two verbs or adjectives.

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Example of a sentence using FANBOYS without a comma.

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She likes to swim and run.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas help clarify meaning, separate ideas, and indicate pauses in sentences.

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What is the rule for using commas with 'and' in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, including before the 'and' in a series of three or more items.

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Correct this sentence: 'I like apples oranges, and bananas.'

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.