AAAWWUBBIS and Commas 6,7

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What does AAAWWUBBIS stand for?

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AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym for the subordinating conjunctions: Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, and Since.

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What is the purpose of using AAAWWUBBIS words in a sentence?

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AAAWWUBBIS words introduce dependent clauses, providing additional information and context to the main clause.

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When should you use a comma with an AAAWWUBBIS word?

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A comma is used after an AAAWWUBBIS word when it starts a sentence, but not when it appears in the middle of a sentence.

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Identify the correct use of a comma with an AAAWWUBBIS word: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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Correct. The comma is used after 'If it rains' because it introduces a dependent clause.

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Identify the incorrect use of a comma with an AAAWWUBBIS word: 'Although it was late, we decided to go out.'

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Incorrect. The comma is correctly placed after 'Although it was late'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an AAAWWUBBIS word correctly with a comma.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an AAAWWUBBIS word without a comma.

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We will go to the park if it stops raining.

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What is the rule for punctuating sentences with 'because'?

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When 'because' starts a sentence, use a comma before the main clause; if it is in the middle, do not use a comma.