Commas before a Coordinating Conjunction
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English
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4th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are coordinating conjunctions?
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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
Back
FANBOYS stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are the coordinating conjunctions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
Back
You use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction with a comma.
Back
I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which conjunction would you use to show contrast?
Back
You would use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
Back
The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.
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