Navigating Commas in Compound Sentences

What is a common misconception about when to use commas?

• Use a comma only with conjunctions.

• Use a comma whenever you pause while speaking.

• Use a comma after every word.

• Use a comma only at the end of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is required to properly join two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

• A period and a conjunction

• A semicolon only

• Two commas

• A comma and a conjunction

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To replace a verb

• To introduce a noun

• To join words or phrases

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction from the FANBOYS acronym?

• But

• Because

• And

• For

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the 'B' in FANBOYS stand for?

• Beyond

• But

• Before

• Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used the least according to the video?

• But

• So

• And

• Yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What mnemonic device is used to remember the common conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• CONJUNCT

• JOINER

• LINKER

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In which case would you NOT use a comma with a conjunction?

• When joining two independent clauses

• When the conjunction is part of a list

• When the conjunction starts a sentence

• When the conjunction joins two complete sentences

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What should you check for on either side of a conjunction to confirm it's a compound sentence?

• A punctuation mark

• An adjective

• A subject and a verb

• A verb and a noun

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How is a compound sentence similar to a compound fracture?

• Both are easily fixed

• Both split into two parts

• Both are rarely seen

• Both occur without conjunctions

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A