Commas & FANBOYS

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - the coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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To separate items in a series to clarify meaning.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

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Place a comma before the conjunction if it connects two independent clauses.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.