Using Commas in Compound Sentences

What is the main topic of the video?

• How to use quotation marks
• The role of semicolons in writing
• The importance of grammar in essays
• b. The use of commas in compound sentences

 What do we use before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
a. A period
b. A semicolon
c. A comma
d. An exclamation mark

• A colon

• A dash

• A question mark

• A comma

How many independent clauses make up a compound sentence?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

• Four
• One
• Two
• Five

 What is an example of a compound sentence given in the video?

• a. I enjoy chocolate.
• c. The dog is barking.
• d. He plays the guitar.
• b. We lost one of our games, but we still won the tournament.

Which conjunction is NOT mentioned as part of the FANBOYS?
And
  But
Because
  So

• And

• But

• So

• Because

What punctuation is used before the word "but" in a compound sentence?

• Period

• Quotation Marks

• Semicolon

• Comma

Which example shows the correct use of a comma in a compound sentence?

• I went to the store but I forgot, my wallet.
• I went to the store, but I forgot, my wallet.
• b. I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
• I went to the store but I forgot my wallet,

What must you highlight when identifying independent clauses in a sentence?
a. The adjectives
b. The verbs
c. The independent clauses
d. The conjunctions

• The verbs

• The independent clauses

• The nouns
• The adverbs