Drill: Periods, Semicolons, and Comma + FANBOYS

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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 the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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

Front

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.

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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; it does not express a complete thought.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a semicolon correctly.

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Example: I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

Front

What is the function of a comma in a list?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

Front

What is the difference between a period and a semicolon?

Back

A period ends a sentence, while a semicolon connects two related independent clauses.

Front

When is it appropriate to 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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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.