Revising Sentences 2

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: 'is' in 'Melted snow is such a mess.'

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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. They are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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When should you use a comma with FANBOYS?

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You should use a comma before a FANBOYS word when it connects two complete sentences or separates three or more items in a series.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I was tired because I worked all day.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I was tired because I worked all day.' No comma is needed.

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Where should the commas go in the sentence: 'The deer head up ears alert listened for danger.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'The deer, head up, ears alert, listened for danger.'

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How can you combine the sentences: 'Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.' and 'Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.'?

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You can combine them as: 'Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.'

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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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. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs fast.'