FANBOYS

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Front

When do you need a comma before a conjunction?

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You need a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

Front

Do you need a comma in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park but it started to rain'?

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Yes, you need a comma before 'but' because it connects two independent clauses.

Front

In the sentence 'He can buy the book or he can borrow it from the library', do you need a comma?

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No, you do not need a comma before 'or' because it connects two phrases.

Front

What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences.

Front

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

Back

And, but, or.

Front

What is the purpose of using FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS helps to remember the coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

Front

In the sentence 'Steve got up early in the morning and worked out before the race', do you need a comma?

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No, you do not need a comma before 'and'.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I know the answer, ____ I can't tell you.'

Back

but

Front

What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.