Mastering Commas with FANBOYS

What is the primary condition for placing a comma before FANBOYS?

• Only one side needs to be a full sentence.

• Both sides must be full sentences.

• No sides need to be full sentences.

• The sentence must contain a negation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

What is the role of FANBOYS in the rules discussed?

• They are conjunctions linking sentences.

• They are nouns used as subjects.

• They are adverbs modifying verbs.

• They are prepositions indicating location.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

In the example with Ron Weasley, why is a comma not used?

• The second part is not a full sentence.

• It is a question, not a statement.

• Both parts are full sentences.

• The first part is not a full sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

What determines the use of a comma in the example with Nala and the birthday cake?

• Both parts are questions.

• Both parts are full sentences.

• Only the first part is a full sentence.

• The sentence uses the word 'and'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which example shows a correct use of a comma with FANBOYS?

• Nalla frosted the birthday cake, and I lit all seventeen candles.

• All examples are incorrect.

• Ron Weasley isn't sure if he likes nachos or hamburgers better.

• The puppy followed Minerva McGonagall home so she decided to keep it.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

In the example involving Minerva McGonagall and the puppy, why is a comma necessary?

• The sentence is in passive voice.

• Both clauses are dependent.

• It is a complex sentence.

• Both clauses are full sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

What should you do if only one side of FANBOYS is a full sentence?

• Always use a comma.

• Never use a comma.

• Use a semicolon instead.

• The sentence should be rewritten.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

How can students clarify their doubts regarding the use of commas with FANBOYS?

• Ignore the rules and use intuition.

• Guess based on context.

• Ask the teacher via email or remind.

• Consult a grammar book.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C