Exploring Comma Rules #6 and #7

The video tutorial covers comma usage rules six and seven. Rule six focuses on using commas to separate independent clauses in compound sentences, joined by conjunctions like 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'. Rule seven explains using commas to separate dependent clauses from independent clauses in complex sentences, with examples and the acronym 'a wubbis' to remember common starters. The tutorial includes examples and common mistakes to avoid, enhancing sentence structure understanding.

Which conjunction is NOT part of the FANBOYS?

• For

• Because

• And

• Yet

Where should the comma be placed in a compound sentence?

• At the beginning of the sentence

• At the end of the sentence

• After the conjunction

• Before the conjunction

Identify the error in the sentence: 'We can go to the zoo, or go to the movies.'

• Comma should be after 'movies'

• Comma should be before 'or'

• Comma should be removed

• No error

Which of the following is a correct compound sentence?

• I like tea, and I like coffee.

• I like tea and, I like coffee.

• I like tea and I like coffee.

• I like tea, I like coffee.

What is the structure of the second independent clause when using 'nor'?

• As a command

• As a statement

• As a question

• As an exclamation

What does the acronym A WUBBIS stand for?

• Although, After, While, When, Until, Because, Before, If, Since

• Although, After, While, When, Until, Because, Before, If, Since

• And, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since

• Although, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate a dependent and independent clause?

• I will live, by myself when I get older.

• I will live by myself, when I get older.

• When I get older, I will live by myself.

• When I get older I will live by myself.

Why should you avoid starting a sentence with 'because'?

• It makes the sentence too long

• It often results in a sentence fragment

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It is informal

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Although I like tea, I prefer coffee.

• I like tea; I like coffee.

• I like tea and coffee.

• I like tea, and I like coffee.

What is a dependent clause?

• A group of words without a predicate

• An incomplete thought that needs more words to form a complete sentence

• A group of words without a subject

• A complete thought that can stand alone