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  • What does FANBOYS stand for?
    For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
  • Place commas and a CC where they belong: The telephone rang it was the doctor's office.
    Incorrect
    Correct
  • What must follow the comma when joining two independent clauses?
    A Coordinating Conjunction (CC)
  • Which sentence is correct?
    My notebook is messy but I have a system.
    My notebook is messy, but I have a system.
    My notebook is messy, 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
  • Which sentence shows properly punctuated parallel structure?
    I went to the store the library and the park.
    I went to the store, the library, and the park.
    I went to the store, the library and the park.
  • Name two common subordinate conjunctions.
    Because, Although, Since, If...
  • True or False: A comma can replace “and” between two equal adjectives describing the same noun.
    True
  • What is parallel structure?
    Items in a list have equal grammatical weight.
  • What acronym helps you remember coordinating conjunctions?
    FANBOYS
  • Which sentence is correct?
    The beautiful pink flamingo stands on one leg.
    The beautiful, pink flamingo stands on one leg.
    The beautiful, pink, flamingo stands on one leg.
  • Place commas where they belong: I ordered ice cream cake and a delicious strawberry smoothie.
    Incorrect
    Correct
  • Where is the comma placed in a sentence with an introductory (adverb) clause?
    After the dependent (introductory) clause.
  • True or False: Introductory clauses do not need commas.
    False
  • True or False: A comma alone can join two independent clauses.
    False
  • Which sentence is correct?
    My purse has my wallet keys and chap stick.
    My purse has my wallet, keys and chap stick.
    My purse has my wallet, keys, and chap stick.
  • How many items must a list have to require commas?
    Three or more
  • Place commas where they belong: Because of the holiday the students were released from school early.
    Correct
    Incorrect
  • Where do commas go with an appositive?
    On either side of the appositive
  • What type of clause often begins an introductory clause?
    An Adverb Clause
  • Place commas where they belong: My sister a smart hardworking nurse loves her job.
    Incorrect
    Correct
  • How many commas should you have when listing four things?
    3
  • 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.
  • What is a noun or phrase that adds extra, nonessential information to the sentence?
    An Appositive
  • True or False: If you remove an appositive, the sentence should still make sense.
    True
  • 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.
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