Independent Clauses and Comma Placement

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the acronym used to remember the coordinating conjunctions?

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FANBOYS.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'Reading is a tool UHS uses to see how well students read but it isn't an accurate measure of your intelligence.'?

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After 'read'.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'Kristen went to play outside and, she jumped on the trampoline.'

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The correct sentence is: 'Kristen went to play outside, and she jumped on the trampoline.'

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What is the function of the word 'but' in a sentence?

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'But' is a coordinating conjunction that indicates contrast between two independent clauses.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the effect of using a comma incorrectly in a sentence?

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Using a comma incorrectly can lead to confusion or change the meaning of the sentence.

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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.