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What must follow the comma when joining two independent clauses?
A Coordinating Conjunction (CC)
What acronym helps you remember coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
True or False: A comma alone can join two independent clauses.
False
Which sentence is correct?
My notebook is messy, I have a system.
My notebook is messy but I have a system.
My notebook is messy, but I have a system.
What error occurs when two independent clauses are joined without a conjunction? What is it called?
A Comma Splice or Run-On Sentence
Where is the comma placed in a sentence with an introductory (adverb) clause?
After the dependent (introductory) clause.
What type of clause often begins an introductory clause?
An Adverb Clause
Name two common subordinate conjunctions.
Because, Although, Since, If...
Which sentence is correct?
When the storm hit we lost power for two hours.
When the storm hit, so we lost power for two hours.
When the storm hit, we lost power for two hours.
True or False: Introductory clauses do not need commas.
False
What is a noun or phrase that adds extra, nonessential information to the sentence?
An Appositive
Where do commas go with an appositive?
On either side of the appositive
Which sentence is correct?
My favorite city Nashville is full of live music.
My favorite city, Nashville, is full of live music.
My favorite city, Nashville is full of live music.
True or False: If you remove an appositive, the sentence should still make sense.
True
How many items must a list have to require commas?
Three or more
