Dep., Ind. Rule
FANBOYS Rule
Introductory Rule
Unessential Info. Rule
List Rule
100

Before we go out for lunch I would like to clean my room a little.

Before we go out for lunch, I would like to clean my room a little. 

100

(Use a comma and a FANBOY).

I walked the dog _____ then I went home. 


I walked the dog, and then I went home.

100

Yes I would love to go on a date with you. 

Yes, I would love to go on a date with you. 

100

Coach Moore the PE teacher is going to the basketball game tonight.

Coach Moore, the PE teacher, is going to the basketball game tonight. 

100

My cat is fat ugly and smelly.

My cat is fat, ugly, and smelly.

200

Between the wall and the bed I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.

Between the wall and the bed, I was able to hide some money for a rainy day. 

200

(Use and Comma and a FANBOY)

I would love to hang out this weekend _____ I am grounded. 

I would love to hang out this weekend, but I am grounded. 

200

Hey you can you please be quiet!

Hey you, can you please be quiet!

200

Mrs. Gibson the craziest teacher I've ever met is going to be my teacher next year. 

Mrs. Gibson, the craziest teacher I've ever met, is going to be my teacher next year.

200

Sally was young smart and beautiful.

Sally was young, smart, and beautiful. 

300

Behind the dumpster I found an old chair that I could use in my living room.

Behind the dumpster, I found an old chair that I could use in my Living room.

300

(Use a comma and a FANBOY)

I received an A on my test _____ my Mom let me stay at my friends house.

I received and A on my test, so my Mom let me stay at my friends house. 

300

Mrs.Bequette would you please teach me how to use commas?

Mrs.Bequette, would you please teach me how to use commas?

300

The governor of California a lover of movies is going to be in Virginia for a conference. 

The governor of California, a lover of movies, is going to be in Virginia for a conference. 

300

Young sassy Britney likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit Chicago. 

Young, sassy Britney likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone, and visit Chicago. 

400

If you don't mind I would like to stay over at Ashley's house tonight.

If you don't mind, I would like to stay over at Ashley's house tonight. 

400

(Use a comma and a FANBOY)

You need to be ready by nine _____ we will go to the concert without you. 

You need to be ready by nine, or we will go to the concert without you.

400

No I think that strawberries are the best fruit. 

No, I think that strawberries are the best fruit. 

400

James Northam the strongest man in the county is moving to New York. 

James Northam, the strongest man in the county, is moving to New York.

400

The most exciting fun holidays are Christmas Easter and Halloween. 

The most exciting, fun holidays are Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. 

500

After this class I go to math with Mrs. Richardson.

After this class, I go to math with Mrs. Richardson. 

500

(Use a comma and a FANBOY)

Aliza does not drink milk _____ does she eat butter. 

Aliza does not drink milk, nor does she eats butter. 

500

During lunch Jesse decided to sit with Zack. 

During lunch, Jesse decided to sit with Zack. 

500

Beowulf an extremely old poem is being made into a movie. 

Beowulf, an extremely old poem, is being made into a movie. 

500

Sweet thoughtful Mrs. Bequette helps me with my English Math Science and History homework. 

Sweet, thoughtful Mrs. Bequette helps me with my English, Math, Science, and History homework.

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