Place the Comma(s) in a series
My cat is not fat ugly and smelly!
My cat is fat, ugly, and smelly!
The F in FANBOYS stands for...
For
I would love to hang out this weekend ___ I am busy with chores.
I would love to hang out this weekend, but I am busy with chores.
True or false: You can use the comma series rule when you have two or more words, phrases, or clauses
False
This major US historical event was the first to have photographs shared across the nation.
The Civil War
The Constitution establishes the legislative executive and judicial branches of government.
The Constitution establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
The O in FANBOYS stands for...
Or
I received an A on my test _______ my mom let me stay at my friend's house.
I received an A on my test, so my mom let me stay at my friend's house.
True or false: Commas should be used to separate clauses, phrases, and words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence
True
A type of shot that is taken from a distance and used to set a scene.
Wide shot
Young sassy Mrs. Berringer likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit New York.
Young, sassy Mrs. Berringer likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone, and visit New York.
True or False: You should always put a comma before a FANBOYS word.
FALSE (only when connecting Independent Clauses)
I walked the dog ________ then we went home.
I walked the dog, and then we went home.
True or false: Dependent Clauses contain all the elements of a complete sentence.
False
Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother photo was taken during what major historical event?
The Great Depression
Mrs. Paul helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.
Mrs. Paul helps me with my English, Math, Science, and History homework.
What does BOYS stand for in FANBOYS?
B – but
O – or
Y – yet
S – so
I don't expect students to be rude ____ do I expect to be disobeyed.
I don't expect students to be rude, nor do I expect to be disobeyed.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
I wanted to go to the park but, it started to rain.
Incorrect
Journalism is about presenting the _____________________ with accuracy.
TRUTH
The man had a strong revenge motive and had access to the murder weapon was guilty of homicide.
The man had a strong revenge motive, and had access to the murder weapon, was guilty of homicide.
What kind of conjunctions are the FANBOYS?
Coordinating Conjuctions
The student explained her question_____ the instructor still didn't seem to understand. He didn't know whether the teacher understood him _____ didn't correctly hear him
The student explained her question, yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.
He didn't know whether the teacher understood him or didn't correctly hear him
True or False: A comma should be placed before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses.
True
This angle can make the subject seem more strong or powerful.
Low angle