AAAWWUBBIS & FANBOYS mini-flashcard

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What does AAAWWUBBIS stand for?

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AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym for subordinating conjunctions: Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since.

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What is a FANBOYS conjunction?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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When should you add a comma after an AAAWWUBBIS word?

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You should add a comma when the AAAWWUBBIS word is at the beginning of the sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the effect of using a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses, indicating a stronger relationship than a period.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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What change should be made to the sentence: 'The spare tire was also flat, we had to walk home.'?

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Change the comma to a semicolon or add a conjunction.

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What is an example of an AAAWWUBBIS word?

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An example of an AAAWWUBBIS word is 'although'.