Commas--Series, FANBOYS, Dialogue

Commas--Series, FANBOYS, Dialogue

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English

7th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the FANBOYS acronym stand for?

Back

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When is a comma necessary according to the FANBOYS rule?

Back

A comma is necessary when joining two complete sentences (independent clauses) with a coordinating conjunction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list or series to clarify the meaning and improve readability.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a sentence that requires a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction?

Back

"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a sentence with dialogue?

Back

When writing dialogue, a comma is used to separate the dialogue from the dialogue tag (e.g., "He said," or "She asked,").

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a series of three or more items?

Back

In a series of three or more items, commas are used to separate each item, and a comma is typically placed before the conjunction (Oxford comma) for clarity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of omitting a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction?

Back

Omitting a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction can lead to confusion or a run-on sentence, making the meaning unclear.

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