Commas Coordinating Conjunctions

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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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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to express an alternative?

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Or.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but' as a coordinating conjunction.

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Gabriel ran fast, but he still did not win the race.

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When do you not need a comma before 'and'?

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You do not need a comma before 'and' when it connects two items in a simple list or when it connects two clauses where at least one is not independent.

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What is the correct way to use a comma with 'and' in a compound sentence?

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I am planning a trip to Europe, and my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Can you give an example of a sentence that does not need a comma before 'and'?

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The ballerina was slender and strong.