Comma and Conjunctions Flashcard

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the FANBOY conjunctions.

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FANBOY stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses.

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Give an example of a sentence with a comma in a list.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What does it mean to use a conjunction correctly?

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Using a conjunction correctly means connecting words or groups of words in a way that makes sense and follows grammatical rules.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought, while a fragment is an incomplete thought.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a conjunction?

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When using a conjunction to connect two independent clauses, place a comma before the conjunction.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a FANBOY conjunction?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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How do you use commas in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction that connects the independent clauses.