Commas with FANBOYS, Introductory, & SAWABI at the beginning

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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 use a comma before FANBOYS?

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A comma should be used before FANBOYS 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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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause and provides context or background.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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Example of a correct use of a comma with an introductory phrase.

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"After dinner, we went for a walk."

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What is SAWABI?

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SAWABI is an acronym for subordinating conjunctions: Since, Although, While, After, Because, If.

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When should you use a comma after a SAWABI clause?

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A comma should be used after a SAWABI clause when it comes before the main clause.

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Example of a correct use of a comma with a SAWABI clause.

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"Although it was raining, we decided to go outside."

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What is the rule for commas in a series?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.