Mastering the Art of Comma Usage

What acronym can help you remember the list of conjunctions?

• LINKERS

• FANBOYS

• SUBORD

• CONJUNCT

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• None of the above

• From, Among, Near, By, Off, Yet, Since

• First, Another, Next, Before, Other, Yet, Similarly

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which type of words do subordinates connect?

• Unequal clauses

• Equal clauses

• Adjectives and adverbs

• Nouns and verbs

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the primary function of subordinates in a sentence?

• To prioritize information

• To connect independent clauses

• To add decorative detail

• To introduce new topics

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is not a subordinate?

• Unless

• And

• Because

• Although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the comma do when it sees a subordinate handling two complete sentences?

• Asks if help is needed

• Does not intervene

• Places itself before the subordinate

• Offers help immediately

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the role of a comma when subordinates start a sentence?

• It is placed after the first complete sentence

• It is not needed

• It is placed before the subordinate

• It is placed at the end

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma typically go in relation to FANBOYS?

• No comma needed

• After the conjunction

• Before the conjunction

• Between items in a list

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which conjunctions do not typically require a comma?

• Or, Yet

• None of the above

• For, Nor

• And, But

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In which scenario might a comma be deemed unnecessary with a conjunction?

• Listing multiple items

• All of the above

• Connecting two independent clauses

• Connecting a complete sentence with a fragment

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A