Understanding Commas and Compound Sentences

What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

• To indicate the end of a sentence

• To join two words together

• To show where a pause is needed, separating ideas

• To replace conjunctions

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

What does FANBOYS stand for?

• First, After, Next, Before, Outside, Yet, Since

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• Figure, Add, Name, Build, Open, Yield, Seal

• Fast, And, Near, By, Off, Your, Slow

How can two independent clauses be correctly joined together?

• With a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction

• Using a period

• By using a semicolon alone

• With a comma alone

What is a comma splice?

• Joining two independent clauses with a comma without a conjunction

• A type of punctuation mark

• A method of listing items

• A tool for splicing sentences together

Which option correctly uses a comma and FANBOYS to join two independent clauses?

• He likes tea he doesn't like coffee.

• It rained yesterday. We stayed indoors.

• She called me, but I didn't answer.

• I was hungry, I ate.

How can you correct a comma splice?

• Both A and C are correct

• By removing the comma

• By adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma

• By replacing the comma with a period

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should a comma be placed when joining two independent clauses with 'for'?

• At the beginning of the first clause

• After 'for'

• Between the two clauses without 'for'

• Before 'for'

What is the purpose of the practice exercises provided in the lesson?

• To apply the concepts learned about commas and compound sentences

• To test memory recall

• To introduce new concepts

• To fill time

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6