Commas with FANBOYS, Introductory, & SAWABI at the beginning

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does FANBOYS stand for?
Back
FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before FANBOYS?
Back
A comma should be used before FANBOYS when it connects two independent clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an introductory phrase?
Back
An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause and provides context or background.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?
Back
A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a correct use of a comma with an introductory phrase.
Back
"After dinner, we went for a walk."
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is SAWABI?
Back
SAWABI is an acronym for subordinating conjunctions: Since, Although, While, After, Because, If.
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