What does the FANBOYS acronym stand for?
Commas--Series, FANBOYS, Dialogue

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.
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When is a comma necessary according to the FANBOYS rule?
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A comma is necessary when joining two complete sentences (independent clauses) with a coordinating conjunction.
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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?
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Commas are used to separate items in a list or series to clarify the meaning and improve readability.
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What is an example of a sentence that requires a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction?
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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you punctuate a sentence with dialogue?
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When writing dialogue, a comma is used to separate the dialogue from the dialogue tag (e.g., "He said," or "She asked,").
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rule for using commas in a series of three or more items?
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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.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of omitting a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction?
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Omitting a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction can lead to confusion or a run-on sentence, making the meaning unclear.
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