Using FANBOYS to combine independent clauses

Where should the comma go?

• I visited my grandparents last weekend and we had a wonderful time together.

• , last

• , weekend

• , and

• , we

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go?

• He played basketball in high school but he decided to focus on academics in college.

• , but

• , he

• , decided

• , to

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go?

They went to the beach yesterday but it rained unexpectedly.

• , yesterday

• , but

• , it

• , rained

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go?

We studied for the exam yet we still struggled with some of the questions.

• , for

• , the

• , exam

• , yet

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go?

• She cooked a delicious meal for her friends and they all enjoyed it.

• , for

• , her

• , friends

• , and

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go?

• He worked as a teacher for several years and then he pursued a career in writing.

• , and

• , then

• , he

• , pursued

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go?

• They traveled to Europe during the summer holidays and they visited many famous landmarks.

• , holidays

• , and

• , they

• , visited

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?

• • We watched a movie last night, but we didn’t like it.

• • We watched a movie last night but we didn’t like it.

• • We watched a movie last night. We didn’t like it.

• • We watched a movie last night but, we didn’t like it.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?

• • She danced ballet when she was younger but she stopped after a knee injury.

• • She danced ballet when she was younger but, she stopped after a knee injury.

• • She danced ballet when she was younger She stopped after a knee injury.

• • She danced ballet when she was younger, but she stopped after a knee injury.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?

• • He met his favorite author at a book signing event and he got his book autographed.

• • He met his favorite author at a book signing event, and he got his book autographed.

• • He met his favorite author at a book signing event and, he got his book autographed.

• • He met his favorite author at a book signing event he got his book autographed.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A