FANBOYS
FANBOYS is an acronym for what?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Dependent/Incomplete sentence COMMA Independent/Complete sentence
Always use a comma _________ introductory words and phrases
After
What are coordinate adjectives?
Two adjectives that describe the same/one noun
Where should you use commas with nonessential information?
Before and after the information if it's in the middle of your sentence.
The incomplete sentence in a complex sentence is called the...
Dependent Clause
In a complex sentence, the COMPLETE sentence is also called a/an...
Independent clause
True or False: Introductory words and phrases can be taken away and the sentence will still make sense.
True
If the adjectives ARE coordinate, where do you need a comma?
Between the two adjectives
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
The Eiffel Tower which is in Paris France is an exciting tourist attraction.
The Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris, France, is an exciting tourist attraction.
The words in FANBOYS are called…
Conjunctions
True or False: The dependent clause may go AFTER the independent clause.
False
Where will you find an introductory word or phrase in a sentence?
Are the adjectives in this sentence coordinate?
The beautiful plaid bow Cathy made for her wreath was ruined by her spoiled immature sister.
Yes and no; beautiful plaid-no, spoiled, immature- yes.
Identify the nonessential information in this sentence:
My brother's car a sporty red convertible with bucket seats is the envy of my friends.
a sporty red convertible with bucket seats
Commas should go where with FANBOYS?
Only before the FANBOYS
Identify what kind of clause this is:
Since we couldn't visit Italy last year...
Dependent Clause
In order to get to the store we have to make a left on Lawndale and then turn right past Brookridge Street.
In order to get to the store
What are the two tests to determine if the adjectives are coordinate?
1. Flipped order of the adjectives
2. Use and between the words
What is the nonessential information in this sentence?
Cars that are major purchases can rapidly lose their value after an accident.
There is no nonessential information
What is the format of a COMPOUND SENTENCE?
Format: Complete sentence , FANBOYS complete sentence
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
If we ever get the chance Susan and I would love to visit Dallas Texas said Kevin
"If we ever get the chance, Susan and I would love to visit Dallas, Texas," said Kevin.
Identify the introductory word/phrase in this sentence:
No one has ever seen a pizza quite as big as the one made in Norwood, South Africa, in 1990.
There isn't one.
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
Jessica a well-known determined dancer brought her brother to dance class on Thursday December 9 2021 said Benny
"Jessica, a well-known, determined dancer, brought her brother to dance class on Thursday, December 9, 2021," said Benny.
What word will normally help you identify NON-ESSENTIAL information in a sentence?
Which