Commas with FANBOYS

FANBOYS and Comma Practice

​Remember!

FANBOYS are the conjunctions that combine sentences. They are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

How to use "and" and "but":

Use "and" to combine two ideas or sentences that continue a point.
Example:
I came to school and went to class.

Use "but" to combine two ideas or sentences that are contrasting. Example:
He ate everything but the broccoli.

How to use a comma:

Commas are used to separate clauses, phrases, or transition words. Examples:
Clauses: Near a small stream at the bottom of the canyon, park rangers discovered a gold mine.
Phrases: I love chocolate ice cream, but my brother prefers vanilla.
Transition words: One day, I called my mom with good news. However, she didn't hear the phone.

Commas can also be used to make a list!

Example: I went to the grocery store for eggs, milk, and bread.

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"I brought my water bottle, but forgot to fill it"

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"Hot Cheetos are my favorite snack, and they are super spicy."

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"My friend has bright red Crocs but I prefer blue ones."

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"My backpack is heavy, and it’s filled with textbooks."

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"I feel demure when I wear my favorite dress but love being bold too."

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"I bought Crocs because they are stylish and easy to clean."

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"Middle school is exciting, but it can also be stressful."

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"I studied hard for my test, but I still feel nervous."

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"I bring my water bottle to school and it keeps my drinks cold."

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"The phrase “be demure” means to be modest but I think everyone should be confident."

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"Middle school is where I met my best friends, but we sometimes have different interests."

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"I want to be mindful of my snack choices but can’t resist chips"

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Remember!

Use "and" to combine two ideas or sentences that continue a point.
Example:
I came to school and went to class.

Use "but" to combine two ideas or sentences that are contrasting. Example:
He ate everything but the broccoli.

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I wanted to go to the party, ​

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I forgot to ask my parents for permission.

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My friend enjoys Hot Cheetos, ​

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they are too spicy for me.

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Crocs are comfortable, ​

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they don’t have much support for long walks.

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I love my new water bottle ​

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it keeps my drinks cold all day.

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Middle school can be challenging ​

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I really enjoy my classes.

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I usually eat healthy snacks, ​

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Hot Cheetos are my guilty pleasure.

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My friend bought Crocs ​

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I think they are ugly.

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I want to be more mindful of my eating habits, ​

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Hot Cheetos are so tempting.

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I always bring my water bottle to gym class ​

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it helps me stay hydrated.

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I enjoy spending time with friends, ​

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sometimes I just want to relax alone.