Commas Test

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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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How do you correctly write the date May 27 1937?

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May 27, 1937.

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How do you write the city and state Albany New York correctly?

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Albany, New York.

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What is the correct way to write the date December 25 2000?

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December 25, 2000.

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How do you correctly write the sentence: My mother was born on July 6 1961 in Houston Texas?

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July 6, 1961 in Houston, Texas.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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When do you use a comma in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more. Example: I like apples, bananas, and oranges.

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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 use commas with dates?

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Use a comma to separate the day from the year in a date. Example: July 4, 1776.

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What is the rule for using commas with city and state names?

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Use a comma to separate the city from the state. Example: Chicago, Illinois.